The authorities are cautioning the public against the spread of “Ikaw ba ang nasa video (Is it you in the video)” which is said to be a scam. Those who receive this message should not click on the link because your Facebook and bank account details may be hacked.
In a report by Mariz Umali on GMA News “24 Oras” this Monday, Marites Mendoza was said to be one of those who received such a message, which came directly from her friend.
The message had a “link” attached to what appeared to be a video, and she didn’t suspect it because she knew the sender.
Mendoza said she clicked on the link to check what the video was referring to and if it was her.
“Pag-click ko po, ‘yon nga po wala naman pong lumabas na video. Bigla na lang pong nangyari, pag-click ko po… bigla na lang nawala ang messenger ko at saka Facebook ko po. Inulit-ulit ko, sabi ko anong nangyari bakit ganon. ‘Ay mama, na-hack ka,’” she said.
By pressing the link, the hacker took control of her messenger, and the hacker allegedly demanded money from her contacts.
Public warned against ‘Ikaw ba ang nasa video’ scam
“May mga nag-chat po bale sa asawa ko at sa mga anak ko po sila nag-chat na ‘yun nga nanghingi. Tapos may nagsabi sa akin na nag-send din po sila ng halagang ganon, sabi ko hindi po ako ‘yon. Bale po may ilang tao rin silang nahingan… siguro isa pong P2,000, may P500, may P300 at saka may P800 din,” she added.
She immediately posted and announced on social media that her account had been hacked so that no one else would be fooled. Her brother also received a link in the text that was supposed to be an invitation to the raffle.
When the link was clicked, Facebook was also hacked.
The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group said a type of scam is circulating that is “Ikaw ba ang nasa video?”
According to the PNP-ACG, they received up to 118 complaints within three months. But it is possible that many more were victimized.
If you are a victim of Ikaw ba ang nasa video scam, report immediately to the Facebook account or website of the PNP-ACG or any police office.
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