Davao del Norte Provincial Cyber Response Team

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐈𝐌 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏:
Unmasking the Criminal Modus Operandi

1. Bulk Registration and Identity Exploitation
The journey begins far from the end-user’s device. Thousands of SIM cards are acquired in bulk by malicious actors or syndicate operators.

2. The Online Black Market
Once successfully registered and activated, the SIM cards enter the digital underground. They are packaged and advertised on various online marketplaces, including illicit Facebook groups, clandestine Telegram channels, and dark web forums.

3. The Text Blasting and Smishing
The initial buyer installs the SIM cards into specialized hardware known as "Text Blasting" machines. Capable of sending bulk text messages simultaneously, the SIM card is bombarded with malicious activity.

4. Downcycling to One-Time Password (OTP) Farms
After thousands of broadcasted messages, telecommunication providers flag the SIM card for suspicious spam activity, rendering its messaging capabilities largely burnt out or restricted. Instead of being discarded, the SIM enters its next phase of monetization: OTP farming.

5. Exploiting Promotions, Casinos, and E-Commerce
When the SIM card can no longer generate value through OTP sales, it is resold to low-tier cyber operators.

6. Mule Accounts and Financial Intermediaries
Now heavily flagged across standard platforms, the SIM card undergoes another resale to financial fraud syndicates. Here, it serves as the foundation for creating "mule" bank accounts and verified digital wallets.

7. The Final Stage, Vishing and Abandonment
In its final phase, the SIM card's digital reputation is entirely exhausted, and most automated services have blacklisted it. It is placed into a physical phone one last time for voice-based phishing known as "vishing."

PMGEN ANDRE P DIZON
Acting Director, Anti-Cybercrime Group

13/09/2026

𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐀𝐂𝐆-𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐂𝐑𝐓 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

On September 7, 2026, the Davao Norte Provincial Cyber Response Team, under the supervision of PCOL Cheryl P. Yatar, Chief, RACU 11, conducted a Cybercrime Awareness Lecture for the parents and guardians of Laureta National High School in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Held at the LNHS Gymnasium in observance of the National Crime Prevention Week, the activity aimed to strengthen awareness of cyber threats and promote responsible digital practices among parents and guardians.

The lecture covered key cyber threats, including bomb threats, online grooming, OSAEC, CSAEM, and account security, as well as the illegal sale and use of pre-registered SIM cards. It also highlighted the role of parents and guardians in promoting safe and responsible online behavior among children and preventing cyber-related incidents.

“Protecting our children in the digital space requires awareness, vigilance, and responsible digital practices. By equipping parents and guardians with the right knowledge, we strengthen our collective efforts to keep our youth safe online.” PMGEN Wilson C. Asueta, Director, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, stated.

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

15/07/2026

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𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐀𝐂𝐆, 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞

"Our partnership with Meta Facebook reflects our shared commitment to strengthening cybercrime prevention and enhancing online safety. Through sustained collaboration and information sharing, we continue to build a safer and more secure digital environment for every Filipino."

PMGEN Wilson C. Asueta
Director, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

15/07/2026

CyberKatropaTIPS: QUISHING or QR Phishing 👍

07/07/2026

Iisang Nasyon, Iisang, Aksyon:
Tapusin ang Human Trafficking Ngayon!

24/06/2026

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𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐀𝐂𝐆-𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝟏𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐉𝐌 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On June 17, 2026, PCOL Cheryl P. Yatar, Chief of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 11 (RACU 11), welcomed a delegation from the International Justice Mission (IJM) Philippines, led by Atty. LJ Vallinas-Alegria, during a courtesy visit.

The engagement served as a platform to strengthen coordination and partnership between IJM Philippines and RACU 11 in the collective fight against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and other internet-facilitated crimes against children. The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to strengthening child protection efforts, enhancing case coordination, and combating online exploitation.

PMGEN Wilson C. Asueta, Director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, underscored the significance of collaborative action in addressing crimes against children in cyberspace, stating, “Collaboration among stakeholders is essential in safeguarding children in the digital space. Through strengthened coordination and shared commitment, we can enhance our efforts against OSAEC and other cyber-enabled crimes against children.”

20/06/2026

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PNP ACG
SMC 1892

PNP ACG, UMARESTO NG 16 INDIBIDWAL DAHIL SA ILEGAL NA PAGBEBENTA NG MGA FINANCIAL ACCOUNT

Ang Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) ay patuloy na pinaigting ang kampanya laban sa mga sangkot sa online financial fraud matapos maaresto ang kabuuang labing-anim (16) na indibidwal sa magkakahiwalay na operasyon mula Hunyo 1 hanggang 15, 2026 dahil sa paglabag sa RA No. 12010 o ang Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), kaugnay ng Section 6 ng RA No. 10175 o Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

Batay sa isinagawang imbestigasyon, ang mga suspek ay nasangkot sa ilegal na online na pagbebenta at pag-aalok ng mga financial account tulad ng e-wallet accounts, bank accounts, ATM cards, SIM cards, at iba pang financial account credentials na ginagamit ng mga sindikato upang magsagawa ng iba't ibang uri ng online scam at iba pang cyber-enabled crimes.

Sa ilalim ng AFASA, ipinagbabawal ang pagbebenta, paglilipat, pagpapaupa, o pagpapagamit ng mga financial account para sa anumang ilegal na aktibidad. Ang mga account na ito ay karaniwang ginagamit bilang "money mule accounts" upang maitago ang pinagmulan at destinasyon ng mga pondong nakulimbat mula sa mga biktima ng online scams.

Pinuri ni Chief, PNP, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. ang patuloy na pagsisikap ng ACG sa pagsugpo sa mga cybercriminal na gumagamit ng financial accounts bilang kasangkapan sa kanilang mga ilegal na gawain.

"Ang pagbebenta o pagpapagamit ng financial accounts ay hindi simpleng transaksyon lamang. Ito ay maaaring magamit sa panloloko at iba pang cybercrimes na nagdudulot ng malaking pinsala sa publiko. Patuloy nating pananagutin ang sinumang sangkot sa mga gawaing ito upang maprotektahan ang mamamayan laban sa mga online na manloloko," ani PGEN Nartatez.

Samantala, sinabi naman ni PNP ACG Director, Police Major General Wilson C. Asueta, na ang mga pag-arestong ito ay patunay ng determinasyon ng ACG na putulin ang mga mekanismong ginagamit ng mga cybercriminal sa kanilang operasyon.

"Muli naming pinaaalalahanan ang publiko na huwag ipagbili, iparenta, o ipagamit ang inyong mga financial account sa ibang tao. Ito ay ilegal at may kaakibat na multa at pagkakakulong. Ingatan ang inyong account, protektahan ang inyong sarili," pahayag ni PMGEN Asueta.

Patuloy namang hinihikayat ng PNP ACG ang publiko na maging mapanuri online at agad na iulat sa PNP ACG offices o pinakamalapit na police station ang anumang kahina-hinalang online activities upang maiwasang mabiktima ng mga cybercriminal.