The Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group has arrested six people in Cavite for suspected involvement in a phone scam known as ‘vishing.’ The arrests took place during a search of an illegal call center in Imus City on February 10, 2025, around 4:20 p.m.
This operation resulted from a tip-off by the cyber response team in Cavite, which led to finding the unauthorized call center. It’s reported that a 38-year-old woman, nicknamed “Boss,” ran the operation with some of her family members.
Authorities say the suspects pretended to be real bank employees and called victims, convincing them to transfer money into accounts that the scammers controlled. This scheme is believed to have been going on for about five years.
During the raid, police confiscated various items, including PHP 230,000 in cash, 38 mobile phones, 16 SIM cards, and several IDs and financial documents that were likely used in the scam.
The arrested individuals are expected to face charges related to laws designed to protect against fraud and cybercrime.
Brigadier General Bernard Yang, the head of the Anti-Cybercrime Group, stressed their dedication to fighting these kinds of crimes, saying, “These scammers trick innocent people into giving up their hard-earned money.” He also encouraged everyone to stay alert for suspicious calls and financial requests, highlighting the need to be aware in order to avoid falling victim to these scams.
The Anti-Cybercrime Group is working hard to protect people from different types of online and phone fraud.
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