11/11/2026
PNP ADVISORY
FACEBOOK ACCOUNT USING CHIEF PNP'S PHOTO IS FAKE
The Philippine National Police (PNP) warns the public that the Facebook account bearing the name “Jose Melencio Corpus” and using the photograph of Chief, PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. is FRAUDULENT, UNAUTHORIZED, AND NOT AN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT of the PNP or the Office of the Chief PNP.
The PNP emphasizes that any messages, instructions, requests, or transactions made through the said account are unauthorized and must not be treated as official PNP communications.
The public is strongly advised not to engage with the account, accept its friend requests, respond to its messages, or comply with any requests, particularly those involving money, personal information, or favors.
Anyone who has received messages from the account is advised to take screenshots, preserve evidence, and report it to Facebook and the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) for appropriate action.
The PNP will pursue appropriate action against those responsible for the unauthorized use of the Chief PNP's name and photograph, in accordance with applicable laws.
For accurate information and official announcements, the public is reminded to rely only on the PNP's verified social media platforms and official communication channels.
BE VIGILANT. VERIFY BEFORE YOU ENGAGE. REPORT FAKE ACCOUNTS.
