ILOILO City – The National Telecommunications Commission in Western Visayas warned anew the public against text scams.
NTC regional director Engr. Nestor Antonio Monroy said there were text messages that circulated early this month which announced the holder of the cellphone number as winner of more than half a million pesos from AIM Global, Inc. purportedly sponsored by Sen. Bong Go.
He added that similar text messages have also been monitored to have been circulating.
“lf you receive this kind of text message or of similar content, especially if sent thru regular cellphone number having 11-digit number, do not entertain the same,” Monroy said.
He also urged them to save the cell phone number that sent such message and report it to the NTC Regional Office at Barangay Quintin Salas, Jaro district or call telephone numbers (033) 320-2251 or (033) 506-5353.
Monroy is also soliciting the help of the media to inform and educate the public and curb this kind of scam that has victimized a number of individuals already. (With a report from PIA/PN)
