The messages are blasted out to the mass of mobile phone subscribers, creating an "epidemic of text scams" that offers anything from no-collateral loans to well-paying jobs and astronomical raffle prizes. - Relaxnews file pic
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The job offer sounds tempting enough, with earnings of up to P8,000 (US$158) a day, well above current industry rates. All you have to do is click a link to know more.
The 8.9 per cent rise in unemployment-which translates to some 4.25 million Filipinos left jobless by the pandemic as of September 2021-also makes the invitation irresistible. But beware! The more tech-savvy would immediately spot several red flags in the offer: The number is unfamiliar, the sender unknown, and the firm or company unidentified as well.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
