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Jervis Manahan

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MANILA — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and Scam Watch Pilipinas are warning the public about the “12 scams of Christmas”, which are fraudulent activities expected to be prevalent as the holiday season approaches.According to authorities, the most common schemes involve online shopping scams and fake delivery scams.These target individuals buying gifts online, a practice that peaks during the Christmas rush.Under this scheme, consumers may encounter fake shopping URLs, bogus seller accounts, deceptive promos, or fraudulent online shops designed to steal money or personal information.&quot;Alam naman natin na kapag Pasko, dito namimihasa yung scammers, so eventually nag evolve na. Fake yung Facebook account sa shopping website, o fake yung shopping website itself,&quot; said Jocel de Guzman of Scam Watch Pilipinas.Aside from online shopping fraud, the list also includes:<ul><li>Call scams and task/job scams – where callers request OTPs or credit card numbers, or offer fake jobs.</li><li>Investment scams – promising unusually high returns.</li><li>Love scams – using fake profiles on dating apps.</li><li>Loan scams – involving fraudulent online lenders.</li><li>Impersonation scams – pretending to be a friend or relative in need.</li><li>Travel scams – fake offers for trips or tours.</li><li>Charity scams – bogus solicitations in the spirit of the season.</li><li>Middleman scams – fake intermediaries between buyers and legitimate sellers.</li><li>Online gambling scams – promising rewards for betting.</li></ul>Acting Executive Director of the CICC Usec. Aboy Paraiso emphasizes that these schemes are not exclusive to Christmas.&quot;Itong mga modus na ito, ito yung nakikita natin all year round, nagbabago lang yung priorities by the season,&quot; he said.&quot;Pansinin niyo mga scam na ito, they’re not exclusive to one another. Mas maganda malaman natin lahat,&quot; he added.To combat these schemes, De Guzman encourages the public to use official reporting channels.CICC advises adopting an “anti-scam attitude,” which includes limiting the sharing of personal information, being skeptical of online offers, avoiding conversations or transactions with strangers, and reporting any suspicious activity to hotline 1326.<script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABrwp2XtFJCYlp9L"></script>

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and Scam Watch Pilipinas are warning the public about the “12 scams of Christmas”, which are fraudulent activities expected to be prevalent as the holiday season approaches.

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and Scam Watch Pilipinas are warning the public about the “12 scams of Christmas”, which are fraudulent activities expected to be prevalent as the holiday season approaches.

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CICC warns public about ’12 Scams of Christmas’ as holiday season nears

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 17, 2025 06:06 PM PHT

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Updated November 17, 2025 08:34 PM PHT

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