Globe Telecom Inc. has entered into an agreement with consumer finance firm Home Credit to help address the rising volume of financial spam and scams.
Through the partnership, Globe and Home Credit expect to enhance their capacity to respond to financial fraud and scams while developing measures to prevent future occurrences. This includes sharing relevant information and a collaborative approach to investigating fraud cases, all in strict compliance with existing laws, rules and regulations.
“As a leading digital solutions platform, Globe is fully aware of the detrimental effects of spam and scam texts, and other forms of fraud on our customers and stakeholders. Our partnership with Home Credit is a clear demonstration of our unwavering commitment to combating these malicious activities. By working together and taking proactive measures, we aim to prevent such incidents to safeguard our customers’ interests,” said Irish Salandanan-Almeida, Globe chief privacy officer.
“With the rising incidence of text and other mobile-related scams, Home Credit leads the charge in fighting security and data breaches to help protect Filipino users falling victim to scams. Through our #SIMguradoAko campaign, we at Home Credit urge all mobile users to register their SIM before the deadline. Our partnership with Globe further strengthens our commitment to helping the government with their goal of adding an extra layer of security and protection that benefits all Filipinos,” said Rejyl Siang, Home Credit Philippines chief compliance officer.
Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Prior to signing the agreements with Bankers Association of the Philippines and Home Credit, Globe established partnerships with major commercial banks and online retailers in the Philippines. – Myla Iglesias
