DTI: 'Do not be a victim of bogus online sellers'
Consumer Welfare Protection Division Chief Ric Naguit, Jr. said that more Filipino consumers are becoming victims of cybercrime due to lack of education.
He said that the agency is now focused on conducting information dissemination to avoid the increase of cyber crime victims in the buyand-sell sector.
"Marami pa rin kaming mga reports na natatanggap na nabibighani sila sa mga offer, siyempre malalaking pera tapos anytime na makukuha mo so kung hindi ka talaga aware, paniniwalaan mo e," he said.
Naguit stressed that most victims are those that sent money or loads to bogus companies after allegedly winning in a charity program.
However, Naguit said that bogus buyers have already invaded buyand-sell groups on facebook and other social media accounts.
"Kung minsan may
makikita ka nakapost, nagpadala daw ng pera as payment tapos hindi matatanggap 'yung binili or minsan mali or fake. 'Yung mga simpleng ganon na nagba-violate na sa rights ng consumer," he said.
To avoid becoming a victim, Naguit cited the famous slogan "Think Before You Click." He said that awareness is still the best armor against any fraudulent and deceitful acts.
He advised public to avoid having transactions to unfamiliar personalities or dubious accounts since they are mostly identified as bogus.