Scam Ba ’To? — A Filipino Scam-Checking Habit

Why it surfaced

The checker asks users to consider context, requested actions, evidence, and a high-consequence safety gate rather than merely searching for the word “scam.” It also warns users not to submit OTPs, PINs, passwords, or full card numbers, and points them toward verified channels instead of links contained in suspicious messages.

A bilingual public tool that helps Filipinos examine suspicious messages, links, and payment requests before acting.