The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has issued a warning about online scams circulating during the holiday season, promising cash gifts in exchange for answering online questionnaires. DSWD-Davao Regional Director Vanessa Goc-ong clarified that the agency does not distribute cash gifts through unverified methods and urges the public to verify information through official channels.
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region has issued a warning about the spread of online scam s and fake news claiming that individuals can receive cash gift s by answering an online questionnaire survey.DSWD-Davao Regional Director Vanessa Goc-ong confirmed to SunStar Davao that the agency does not distribute cash gift s without proper guidelines or in violation of laws governing the department.
The link falsely claimed that individuals could receive P7,000 in cash assistance as part of the agency’s New Year’s gift. It asked participants to answer four questions, including details about the DSWD’s background and role as a government agency, while also prompting them to share personal information such as age, gender, and location.She urged the public to verify information through the DSWD-Davao Region’s official Facebook page to ensure they receive accurate and legitimate updates.
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