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THE PHILIPPINE Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has warned the public against the unlicensed gaming websites that use the PAGCOR logo without authorization.

In a statement released on Tuesday, PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco said these websites “may pose risks to your personal and financial information.”

“So far, we have been able to shut down most of these illicit websites, but some of them are able to immediately create new ones so we really need the public’s cooperation and vigilance to help us weed out these scammers,” he added.

Mr. Tengco said the agency has consulted with the Philippine National Police, the Department of Information and Communication Technology and the National Bureau of Investigation for “proper action.”

“Other steps being taken include continuing engagement with law enforcement agencies and electronic payment service providers to explore the possibility of blocking payments made to and from illegal gambling websites which he said has been proven effective in the US and Singapore,” PAGCOR added. — Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson

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