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PAGCOR warns public: Some alleged scammers pose as top executives to deceive businesses

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<p>MANILA -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday issued a warning to the public about an alleged scam modus in which tricksters pretend as the agency&#x27;s top executives to deceive victims.</p><p>PAGCOR said it received concerns from business owners and individuals about fraudulent Viber messages that introduce themselves as agency&#x27;s Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and President and COO Wilma Eisma.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/2/6/san-miguel-funding-building-new-pagcor-headquarters-1938">San Miguel funding, building new PAGCOR headquarters</a></div><p>Scammers are using mobile numbers that are &quot;maliciously registered&quot; under the top officers&#x27; names, it added. </p><p>“We urge the public to exercise caution and avoid engaging with any unsolicited messages that appear to come from PAGCOR executives,” Tengco said. </p><p>“These fraudulent schemes pose a serious risk to the public; hence, we ask everyone to be vigilant and immediately report any suspicious messages to the authorities, especially those that promise financial windfalls,” he continued.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/7/30/pagcor-wants-to-spare-bpos-servicing-gambling-firms-from-pogo-purge-1141">&#x27;Sayang&#x27;: Pagcor wants to spare BPOs servicing gambling firms from POGO purge</a></div><p>Tengco earlier warned the public against a website that falsely issue gaming license and accreditations by showing bogus content and forms.</p><p>PAGCOR said Filipinos can verify the information they reserve through its <a href="http://www.pagcor.ph">website</a> or its numbers +632 8521-1542 and +632 8522-0299.</p>

<p>The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday issued a warning to the public about an alleged scam modus in which tricksters pretend as the agency's top executives to deceive victims.</p>

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday issued a warning to the public about an alleged scam modus in which tricksters pretend as the agency's top executives to deceive victims.