Ignore SIM suspension threats from fake DICT staff – CICC

MANILA, Philippines — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) advised the public to ignore calls threatening SIM suspension. Fraudsters claim the SIM suspension is due to unlawful activities like illegal recruitment for overseas work, online casinos, and human trafficking.  Worse, the scammers pose as Department of Information and Communications (DICT) workers.  CICC executive director