BI warns jobseekers against human traffickers as scams go digital

The Bureau of Immigration warned the public against online human trafficking schemes after the agency noted cases of scams luring Filipinos abroad for work. | JMangaluzINQ

“One of them worked as a love scammer who sent nude photos of other women online. Eventually, they were transported to work in online casinos and online betting hubs where they received no proper food and compensation from their employers,” said Tansingco.

While it was the passenger’s first time to seek work abroad, her overseas employment documents were that of returning overseas Filipino workers . According to Tansingco, the said passenger found out about the job through a contact on Facebook named “Rose.” The victim paid Rose a total of P215,000.

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