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The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators on Tuesday warned mobile phone users about a surge in “spoofing” scams particularly in Metro Manila.
“Spoofing is a form of cybercrime that is increasingly difficult to detect. We’re urging everyone to be extra cautious with any SMS that asks for personal information or prompts to click on a link,” said Froilan Castelo, president of PCTO and general counsel of Globe Telecom Inc. Spoofing is not unique to the Philippines but is a global concern. It is facilitated by the use of illegal equipment known as International Mobile Subscriber Identity catchers or fake cell towers.These devices, which can be transported by foot or vehicle, simulate cell towers to intercept mobile communications within a certain radius, enabling them to connect to and send messages to phones within the covered area sender IDs that imitate official accounts.
The PCTO urged the public to report any suspicious message to their respective service providers and to follow best practices for digital security.
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