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news Scmp World 2026-04-24

Filipino Retiree Victims of Scam Using Fake Government App

A 68-year-old retiree in the Philippines fell victim to a scam after connecting with a man who claimed to work for the government's pension fund. The scammer tricked the victim into sending private information and installing a fraudulent app.

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