THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) on Tuesday warned the public against a new scam, involving individuals impersonating Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio to extort payments.
“These scammers pose as the Commissioner, misleading individuals into thinking they are engaging in legitimate transactions and soliciting payments for customs-related services,” it said.
The Bureau said it does not conduct transactions through social media or messaging platforms, including WhatsApp.
“The BoC urges the public to remain cautious, especially when receiving unsolicited messages or calls requesting sensitive information or payments,” it added.
It also advises against engaging with suspicious messages and urges prompt reporting, which helps the Bureau in prevention and investigation. — Aubrey Rose A. Inosante
