Scammers are moving to Messenger and Viber to target GCash users. “Scammers are bypassing our SMS systems by using emails as senders or via social media like Viber and FB Messenger,” added Ramos. With millions of Filipinos being GCash users, staying alert against online scams remains necessary. 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. Since 2025, GCash reported closing over 3.3 million scam-linked wallets as part of its fraud monitoring and proactive wallet blocking efforts. GCash has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory after detecting a rise in scams involving fake National ID (PhilSys) verification and fraudulent eGovPH-related mobile applications. Read more in our articles including "Scammers moving to Messenger and Viber, targets GCash users" and "GCash cracks down on task scams and suspicious wallets".
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Jun 21, 2026Scammers are moving to Messenger and Viber to target GCash users. “Scammers are bypassing our SMS systems by using emails as senders or via social media like Viber and FB Messenger,” added Ramos.
With millions of Filipinos being GCash users, staying alert against online scams remains necessary. 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. Since 2025, GCash reported closing over 3.3 million scam-linked wallets as part of its fraud monitoring and proactive wallet blocking efforts.
Our coverage of viber scam gcash includes: "Scammers moving to Messenger and Viber, targets GCash users"; "GCash cracks down on task scams and suspicious wallets"; "GCash warns vs fake National ID, eGov apps used in phishing and screen-sharing scams". Each article provides unique insights and information.