With online scams becoming more rampant, make sure that you transact with only legitimate online lenders by checking:
• If they are licensed and registered with the SEC.
• Customer experience and online reviews of the company.
• Their terms and conditions
Scammers are evolving which is why it's important to remain vigilant and protect your personal information and financial accounts.
How do Fake Online Lenders Scam people?
• They ask for initial payment in exchange for a bigger loanable amount.
• They promise immediate and comfortable fortune.
• They claim affirmation with reputable companies.
Fake online lenders use the names of legitimate lenders like SeaMoney (Credit) and Shopee to collect debt from people. See the examples of fake emails below:
Fake Online Lenders target Personal Identifiable Information (PII) such as:
Report fraud, scams, and abuses related to lending and investment to the following channels:
• SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Address: Ground Floor, North Wing Hall, Secretariat Building PICC Complex, Vicente Sotto Street, Pasay City 1307
• Corporate Governance and Finance Department
Email: cgfd_md@sec.gov.ph
SEC i-Messagemo: http://imessagemo.sec.gov.ph
Telephone: (02) 8818 5476; (+63) 9260170248
• Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (Reports related to Investment Scams)
Email: epd@sec.gov.ph
Telephone: (02) 8818-6337; (+63) 961-519-7829;
(+63) 961-684-4088