Scammers exploit social media shift

Filipinos are increasingly being targeted on social media platforms and messaging apps as scammers move away from traditional text and call scams, according to anti-fraud app Whoscall.

- By DEXTER BARRO II

In its latest scam report, Whoscall said reports of suspicious links have surged 28 percent in the second quarter to 18,735 from 13,602 in the first quarter.

These links often lead to malicious websites that pose a potential threat to users’ security, privacy, or finances when clicked or visited.