83 held in online lending scamPolice said 83 collection agents of the agency were apprehended after they were caught in the act of sending threatening messages to customers. MANILA, Philippines — Police have arrested more than 80 people for allegedly operating an illegal online lending agency in Manila. Police said 83 collection agents of the agency were apprehended after they were caught in the act of sending threatening messages to customers. Gen. Joel Doria said he ordered the conduct of intelligence-driven operations against online lending agencies to protect the public. “Let this serve as a warning to illegal online lending agencies: the PNP-ACG is watching you in cyberspace,” Doria said.

Source: Philippine Star December 11, 2022 20:22 UTC