Scam losses in Philippines hit P122B in 2025, GASA survey finds
Filipino adults lost P121.8 billion to scams in 2025, according to a survey by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, Gogolook, and Mastercard. The scale of these losses highlights a significant economic burden and the urgent need for enhanced anti-scam measures.
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