ASL - Globe Telecom Warns of New Text Scam

VIDEO [ASL/FSL] - Globe warns of new text scam, Jay explained about Globe warns of new text scam in Philippines.



MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom, Inc. on Tuesday advised postpaid subscribers to be cautious of text scams which entice people by telling them they can get discounts or rebates on their monthly bills.



"Subscribers are requested to validate unusual texts and calls especially if they do not come from official four-digit Globe numbers," the telco firm said in a statement.



"Texts and calls of this nature have a primary motive of asking for personal information, soliciting money or prepaid load, or using your account to purchase items online."

One of those circulating "promo" messages reads: GLOBE Postpaid: Congrats! You're the one selected postpaid plan given P150 discount billing, to get your P150 discount billing just text 150 send to 2916XXXXXXX.



Globe stressed that adding a "2" before the 10-digit mobile number of the recipient results in a Share-A-Load transaction, which means the victim would have transferred the amount to the scammer after pressing the "Send" button.



"It is best not to respond, and immediately report suspicious texts or calls to ... authorized Globe customer service channels," the firm said. Source: www.manilatube.org: For Filipino Deaf Community: Jay explained about Globe warns of new text scam



Globe Telecom commonly known as Globe, is a telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe provides mobile, fixed line, and broadband Internet services.



Globe's customer service channels are as follows:

- Talk2Globe hotline at 211 (toll-free from any Globe mobile phone) or landline number (02) 730-1000

- Via CHAT on the Globe website: www.globe.com.ph/talk2globe

- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/globeph

- Twitter: @Talk2GLOBE

- SMS: text HELP and send to 1234

Break The Silence Run: Stop Deaf Child Sexual Abuse

VIDEO: CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES - Gualandi Volunteer Service Programme, Inc (GVSP) continues its mission for the Deaf community to live in a deaf-inclusive society. Established in 2005, the non-stock, non-profit organization has been working with volunteers in projects for and with the Deaf community.



Deaf children and women are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. In a study conducted by the Philippine Deaf Resource Center, it was revealed that 65-70 percent of Deaf boys and girls are being molested. The large amount of cases continues to rise and remains concealed. However, the Deaf community receives little attention.

GVSP Break the Silence Documentary.

In an effort to raise awareness on putting a stop to the increasing number of cases of sexual abuse of Deaf children and women, the five-year program Break the Silence Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Network Project was started by GVSP under the guidance of Stairway Foundation, Inc. It focuses on abuse prevention, identification and response and advocacy both in the hearing and Deaf community through different projects set in agencies, schools and communities.



The sense of urgency on this issue also paved the way in the organization of a run for a cause event by GVSP entitled Break the Silence Run: Stop Deaf Child Sexual Abuse. It is set to happen on April 21, 2013, Sunday, 5:30 a.m. at Ayala Center Cebu Terraces, Cebu Business Park.



There will be four categories: the regular 4K, 8K and 16K and a separate category for Persons with Disabilities (wheelchair, blind and deaf). ...READ MORE: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/300871/cbb/break-the-silence-run-stop-deaf-child-sexual-abuse



Break the Silence: A GVSP initiative in creating a Deaf child sexual abuse prevention and exploitation network in the Philippines in partnership with the Stairway Foundation,Inc., the Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) Lets combat and stop the rising cases of child sexual abuse in the Philippines. Defend and protect the Deaf. Lets empower them. Support GVSP! SAVE the Deaf children and women! credits by: Julie Rose Benabaye of the De LaSalle College of St.Benilde, SDA.