A lawyer advises caution while sending Christmas cash gifts through digital wallets, warning of potential scammers posing as godchildren.
While sending 'aguinaldo' ( Christmas cash gift) through digital wallet is now the 'in thing,' a lawyer has advised the ninong and ninang (godparents) to be careful in sending money as there could be posers claiming to be their 'inaanak (godchildren).''Poseurs could be claiming as their inaanaks saying that they got a new number or had asked the number of their friend for sending their aguinaldo using the digital transfers. Do not be scammed,' said Nicasio Conti of Click party-list group.
Filipinos still practice a traditional aguinaldo, or the giving of money by the godparents to their godchildren during Christmas.With the emergence of the digital age, even the Filipino gift-giving tradition had to adapt to the e-wallet technology in giving the aguinaldo.Conti called on Filipinos to exercise caution in their use of digital platforms, particularly during the holiday season, to avoid falling victim to online crimes.'As the trend of sending aguinaldo or cash gifts online becomes popular, we advise ninongs and ninangs to verify the identities of their godchildren before transferring money. Scammers are getting more creative, and we must remain vigilant to protect our hard-earned money,' said Conti, a recognized digital lawyer and advocate for cybersecurity.Conti, the Click Party-list nominee, outlines a few tips to ensure a scam-free Christmas:– Ensure that the digital number is correct.– Call the inaanak if they are using a different number.– Check the amount being sent.– Make sure you are using a stable connection and not a public connection to avoid being hijacked.'While the spirit of Christmas is about giving, we should be careful against unscrupulous individuals out to take advantage of the season,' Conti said.Click party-list, which stands for Computer, Literacy, Innovation, Connectivity and Knowledge, has long been an advocate for the safe and responsible use of digital technolog
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