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

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The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. Visit http://www.sec.gov/