GCash is strengthening its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country. Task scams often involve fraudsters posing as recruiters, merchants, or online platforms that promise easy earnings in exchange for completing simple online tasks. Users who encounter suspicious task offers or transactions can report them through the GCash in-app Help Center, by calling 2882 or by chatting with Gigi 24/7. It’s already 2019, and yet, we’re still receiving various text scams here and there. Here are some types of text scams that still infiltrate our inboxes today. New Roaming Number This one can be considered as one of the classic text scams out there. Here are a couple of tips on how to spot and avoid these scams. Report the numbers of the text scams you received to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), or to your respective telco providers. Read more in our articles including "GCash cracks down on task scams and suspicious wallets" and "Text scams we still receive today".
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May 18, 2026GCash is strengthening its efforts against task scams and other forms of social engineering fraud as digital scam syndicates become increasingly sophisticated across the country. Task scams often involve fraudsters posing as recruiters, merchants, or online platforms that promise easy earnings in exchange for completing simple online tasks.
Users who encounter suspicious task offers or transactions can report them through the GCash in-app Help Center, by calling 2882 or by chatting with Gigi 24/7. It’s already 2019, and yet, we’re still receiving various text scams here and there. Here are some types of text scams that still infiltrate our inboxes today.
Our coverage of task scams includes: "GCash cracks down on task scams and suspicious wallets"; "Text scams we still receive today"; "SEC warns against Forsage, RCashOnline and The Saint John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.". Each article provides unique insights and information.