Some tweets we’ve compiled regarding opportunists at this time of need:
- BPI blocks ‘donation’ scam riding on “Ondoy” tragedy: http://bit.ly/fMlvs [via @wwwgmanewstv]
- Per ABS-CBN:
- ABS-CBN is not selling any donated goods. Call 163 to report [source]
- SMS going around quoting ABS-CBN’s Cecille Lardizabal is not true! 1) She isn’t even working today, and 2) Pepeng landfall tomorow (3 Oct) pa! [via @ANCALERTS]
- Per GMA:
- Beware of scammers asking for donations for #ondoy. Kapuso accredited banks here: http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donatecashcheque [via @dementia]
- Per NTC: Beware of people claiming they are relatives of Ondoy victims and will solicit e-cash or e-load. [source]
- Please check cell09172465962 asking for 2 500pesos load.. looks like scheme to extort money fr unsuspctng people. [via @wandering_woman]
Updated as of 3 October 2009, 6:39 AM.