DILG Warns Of New Contact Tracing Scams In Philippines
CONTACT TRACING SCAMS – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Central Luzon reported new contact tracing scams in the Philippines
Despite the coronavirus pandemic that has affected millions of Filipinos, there are still some people who try to take advantage. As such, a new scam was created by people acting as “contact tracers” for COVID-19.
Based on reports from the DILG, the scammers would call or text you something like this:
According to our contact tracing, you have been in close proximity to someone who has been tested positive for COVID-19. This means you now need to self isolate and take the COVID-19 test. I cannot give you any information about the person or the whereabouts of contact due to privacy laws. But you need to be tested within the next 72 hours
Afterward, they would ask you for your best mailing address so that they could send you a “testing kit”. Then, they would ask for sensitive information such as your credit card number and details for the testing kit and results worth $50.
Next, if you refuse to give them your details, they would threaten their victims of penalties for not complying with the health protocols.
If you know a person who might be vulnerable to these scams, please alert them immediately regarding the new contact tracing modus. Additionally, a golden rule of thumb is to never give out any sensitive information about yourself. Furthermore, contact tracing initiatives go through proper channels involving legal documentation and paperwork.
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