00:00Thinking about a wingding or getaway this month or next?
00:03Just make sure those fantastic online getaway ads are legit or real before making your eWall payments.
00:11Our Ryan Lasigas has the details on this PNP advisory on a growing number of vacation hoaxes in cyberspace.
00:21March is here again, the season when many people start planning their summer vacation.
00:26And when it comes to planning, social media is often the first place people turn to.
00:30But the Philippine National Police Anti-Cyber Crime Group or PNPACG warns the public to be cautious
00:36because the dream vacation and relaxation you are hoping for might turn into a nightmare.
00:41According to PNPACG's spokesperson, Police Lt. Tualen Meir Ancilio,
00:45cases of vacation scams usually increase during this time of the year.
00:49In fact, the PNPACG has recorded 29 vacation scam cases from January to February 2026.
00:56Sa mga kababayan po natin yung nagpa-plano mag-bakasyon, huwag po tayong magmadali.
01:01Lalong-lalo na kung sa social media or online platform po tayo nag-book.
01:05Since po ang mga cybercriminals ay naghahanap lang ng mga pwedeng mabiktima through social engineering.
01:12To attract victims, the PNPACG said scammers create fake advertisements using stolen photo or legitimate resorts and condominiums.
01:22Ang kadalas ng modus operandi ng mga cybercriminals ay gumagamit po sila ng mga fake advertisement
01:29at pinupost po ito sa mga social media platforms and mga online marketplaces.
01:34Ang karaniwang ginagawa nila ay kumukuha sila ng mga photos and videos sa mga legit na resorts and accommodation
01:43and pinupost nila ito sa murang halaga.
01:45Arancillo said scammers usually ask for a down payment through online money transfers.
01:51Once the victim sends the payment, the scammers then block them.
01:54Meron po tayong mga natatanggap dito na mga complaints regarding po sa pagdating nila doon sa mismong accommodation
02:04ay wala palang resort or ganitong klaseng hotel sa ganung lugar.
02:10So ang pinaka magandang gawin po dyan, pwede po tayo mag-legit check.
02:15Last year, the PNPACG recorded 28 vacation scam cases.
02:19Ryan Lisiguez from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
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