The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary has issued a public service reminder warning Filipinos in Alberta and across Canada of potential scams. According to the warning, scammers do not take breaks and continue to target individuals. The reminder was issued in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, commonly referred to as BSP.
The Philippine Canadian Inquirer reported on the warning on August 11, 2026. The Consulate General’s reminder urges Filipinos to be vigilant and cautious of potential scams. However, specific details of the scams and the warning were not provided in the initial report.
The BSP and the Philippine Consulate General in Calgary have not provided further information on the nature of the scams or the number of individuals affected. The public service reminder serves as a general warning to the public to be aware of potential scams and to take necessary precautions to protect themselves.
Article and image source: canadianinquirer.net
