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Globe warns users against viral free internet 'prank' during COVID-19 lockdown

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<p>MANILA - Globe Telecom on Thursday said customers should avoid engaging in &quot;prank&quot; social media posts offering free internet credits.</p><p>Twitter and Facebook posts about Free EASYSURF299 from Globe &quot;is a prank,&quot; the Ayala-led telecommunications provider said in a statement. </p><p>&quot;Please do not message the poster, share the post or click on the link,&quot; Globe Telecom said.</p><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/GlobeIcon/photos/a.1575719675979020/2556157017935276/?type=1&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><p>Millions in the Philippines are forced to work from home after the government placed the entire Luzon under an enhanced community quarantine. </p><p>Consumers are encouraged to verify if the circulating posts originated from official Globe Telecom social media accounts, the telco said. [OFFICIAL GLOBE TELECOM SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS https://www.globe.com.ph/help/official-accounts.html]</p><p>Cybersecurity experts in the US warned internet users of cybercrimes as workers shift to less secure home and personal connections in order to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. </p>

<p>Twitter and Facebook posts about a Free EASYSURF299 from Globe "is a prank," the Ayala-led telecommunications provider said in a statement. </p>

Twitter and Facebook posts about a Free EASYSURF299 from Globe "is a prank," the Ayala-led telecommunications provider said in a statement.