Stay alert online: Join anti-scam community forum in Laguna

Want to stay scam-ready? Join #ScamAlert: Maging Wais, Maging Ligtas in San Pedro, Laguna, on October 19 to learn practical ways to recognize, avoid, and report online and financial scams.

AT A GLANCE

• Rappler, in partnership with SmartCT and local government, is launching the '#ScamAlert' campaign in San Pedro, Laguna to educate citizens on digital safety and fraud prevention.
• The event, titled '#ScamAlert: Maging Wais, Maging Ligtas,' will take place on October 19, featuring discussions, interactive sessions, and a gameplay activity to help attendees identify online threats.
• Attendance is free but requires pre-registration, and participants must download the Rappler app to access resources and report scams.

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MANILA, Philippines – Have you ever received a suspicious text, encountered an online offer that seemed too good to be true, or wondered if a shared link was legitimate?

From fake QR payment codes targeting everyday consumers to increasingly sophisticated AI-generated misinformation, knowing how to spot digital red flags and protect yourself matters more than ever.

To help Filipinos navigate these evolving digital threats, Rappler — in partnership with SmartCT, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Laguna, and the City Government of San Pedro — is bringing its “#ScamAlert” campaign to San Pedro, Laguna. The initiative aims to equip citizens with essential digital safety skills and empower communities to combat online fraud.

The event, titled “#ScamAlert: Maging Wais, Maging Ligtas,” will take place on Monday, October 19, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at the Pacita Astrodome in San Pedro, Laguna. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available.

The event is part of Scam Ready ASEAN, an ASEAN regional programme supported by Google.org and implemented by the ASEAN Foundation.

What to expect

The program features insightful discussions with experts and community partners, alongside interactive sessions to help attendees build confidence in identifying online threats.

Attendees will also get hands-on experience with the “Be Scam Ready” gameplay activity and explore practical tools, reporting channels, and resources to take action against fraud.

Attendance is free and open to the public. However, on-site seats are limited, so pre-registration is required. Virtual attendees must also register in advance to receive the live stream link.

To register, click the button below:

Confirmed in-person attendees will receive confirmation emails containing event reminders and instructions.

Participants must also download the Rappler app ahead of the event and join the Scam Alert chat room on Muni, an online community space and network in the Rappler app. 

Scam Alert is a space to report scams and find practical guidance on how to respond, warn others, and flag incidents to the relevant authorities.

For any questions or concerns, email move.ph@rappler.com. – with reports from Jake Gomez and Joan Alindogan/Rappler.com