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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

DSWD warns 4Ps beneficiaries against text scam


by Alfonso T. Ruda

DIPOLOG CITY, JUNE 5(PIA)--- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) thru its field office in Zamboanga del Norte has reiterated its warning to the public, particularly the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on the text scam that is currently circulating.

Alex Sabal, DSWD Provincial head in Zamboanga del Norte, said they have already warned 4Ps beneficiaries in the province regarding this text scam after they were alerted by its Central Office about this.

The text message, allegedly coming from a certain Lea Cruz states “ Congratulations, President Noy-Noy Aquino Foundation 4Ps Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, your sim number won P950,000.000 as second prize winner in the Handog Pangkabuhayan raffle promo, DTI 0154s 12.

“This is absolutely not true.  DSWD does not hold any raffle promo or draws,” Sabal said.

The DSWD Provincial Head urged those who will receive this text message to ignore it and report immediately to the nearest DSWD office, call their office at telephone no. 065-212-6265 or text to Pantawid Pamilya Grievance Test hotline 0918-912-2813.(ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)