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[Title] => ‘Elon Musk’ scams elderly Pinay
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[Title] => Philippines among hotspots of scam operations
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[Title] => Publiko binalaan sa ‘Ber Months’ travel scam
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[Title] => Whoscall launches 'Di Lahat Dinededma' campaign to empower Filipinos to avoid scams without missing important calls
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[Title] => BDO strengthens anti-scam advocacy for senior citizens
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[Title] => Nang-scam na-entrap
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[Title] => Salisi nga modus nakabiktima sa mercado
[Summary] => Usa ka tindahan ang nabiktima sa salisi nga modus diha sa merkado publiko sa Barangay Centro sa Mandaue City niadtong Domingo sa gabii.
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[Title] => New scam attempts affect Filipinos nearly every 2 days
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