Globe Telecom Inc. yesterday warned its subscribers against a text scam that involves links directing customers to click to redeem Globe rewards.
Globe said these scam short messaging services (SMS) sent by fraudsters are taking advantage of its push for customers to claim their rewards before the expiry on March 31, 2024.
Customers have reported receiving spoofed messages impersonating Globe’s sender ID, inviting them to click dubious links supposedly to claim their Globe rewards. These malicious links are meant to steal personal information, including credit card details.
Globe stressed all official SMS from Globe do not contain links.
“We call on our customers to please never click on links in SMS pretending to be from Globe. Any text message containing a link from the supposed sender ID ‘Globe’ is a fraudulent message done via spoofing. Globe will never send an official advisory with links. Do not fall for enticing offers in these scam messages,” said Darius Delgado, Globe head of consumer mobile business.
He reminded customers that Globe rewards may only be claimed via one platform: the GlobeOne app.