Sen Villanueva warns of online love scams on Valentine's Day
Senator Joel Villanueva warned Filipinos to be wary of online love scams as the country celebrates Valentine's Day on Friday.
Villanueva cited data from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, showing eight recorded cases in January 2025 and a total of 72 cases last year.
The senator expressed concern over the increasing sophistication of these scam operations and their links to organized cybercrime, including Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Villanueva urged authorities to enhance public awareness campaigns and advocated for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fighting cybercrime.
He emphasized that technology should serve to uplift lives rather than cause suffering, urging the PNP-ACG to strengthen its efforts in educating the public on how to identify and avoid scams.
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