An investigation is ongoing.
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| Courtesy: Globe |
Always be wary
In a statement, Globe confirmed that it has received reports that its sender ID has been used to spread a malicious message targeting the President’s family or other political figures.
The telco giant said this is a case of spoofing, where fraudsters send unauthorized SMS with a spoofed sender ID to mobile users in a particular area using fake cell towers.
This illegal scheme uses an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) catcher–a portable device that captures mobile users within a limited radius by forcing their signal to downgrade to 2G. Messages sent via spoofing do not pass through the Globe cellular network, bypassing its anti-fraud filters.
Globe said it is investigating the incident and is working with relevant authorities and other partners to prevent a recurrence.
The telco also reminded customers to be wary of suspicious text messages they receive and never engage with its senders.
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