As the Christmas season is already around the corner, global anti-scam application, Whoscall, has identified three common scams to watch out for as the Christmas season approaches. The Whoscall app, developed by leading global TrustTech company Gogolook, is designed to help individuals protect themselves from online scams. According to Mel Migriño, Gogolook Philippines Country Head, these scams tend to increase during the holidays, and Filipinos should remain vigilant.
"Filipinos are naturally generous, especially during the holiday season, which makes us more vulnerable to scams. Fraudsters often take advantage of this by using tactics like social engineering," said Migriño, who is also internationally recognized as a top Filipina in the field of cybersecurity. She said the top scams with the highest prevalence during Christmas are: Travel Scam The holiday season is a time for families, and many Filipinos take the opportunity to travel with their loved ones, creating memories together.
However, this supposedly joyful season can also attract online fraudsters eager to exploit enthusiastic travelers. Scammers often post enticing advertisements on social media and websites, promoting discounted vacation packages, exciting travel experiences, and luxurious accommodations that seem too good to be true. These offers can be hard to resist, especially when families are looking to bond and celebrate.
“Many of these scams involve fake travel agencies, fraudulent online listings,.