Victims receive a message claiming they are eligible for calamity assistance.
The message includes a link that leads to a phishing page or malware prompt.
Fee Only Financial Planning
How to verify assistance claims
Fiduciary Financial Planning
Verify only through official government or announcements and official app channels.
Professionals Only, No Salespeople
Avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages, even if the offer sounds helpful or urgent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if assistance is real?
Check official announcements and verify through official channels. Do not rely on unsolicited texts or social posts.
Learning About You
Calamity Assistance Scam: Fake GCash Aid Messages and Link Traps
Organized Meeting
Some scams promise calamity or government assistance and ask you to click a link to claim it. Learn the signs and how to verify aid offers safely.
Plan Meeting
How the scam works
Implementation
Victims receive a message claiming they are eligible for calamity assistance.
The message includes a link that leads to a phishing page or malware prompt.
How to verify assistance claims
Verify only through official government or announcements and official app channels.
Avoid clicking links in unsolicited messages, even if the offer sounds helpful or urgent.