Whoscall launches a Christmas campaign to strengthen the internet security of Filipinos this holiday season

As the Christmas season approaches, Whoscall App, a global anti-scam initiative, recently launched the #DapatAllMagHoHoWhoscall campaign to raise awareness among Filipinos about staying safe online and avoiding scams.

The Whoscall app, developed by Gogolook, a global leader in TrustTech, is designed to help individuals protect themselves from online fraud.

Gogolook Philippines Country Head Mel Migriño shared the mission of the campaign to help Filipinos enjoy a worry-free holiday season.

“Our goal this holiday season is to ensure that every Filipino can enjoy the festivities without worrying about cyber threats,” Ms. Migriño said.

“As more people shop and connect digitally, it’s important to strengthen online security,” he added.

The move is a continuation of the #DapatAllMagWhoscall campaign, which aims to promote public awareness of internet cleanliness to find safer ways to use the internet.

The Whoscall app offers valuable features such as a web scanner to scan for suspicious links, and Caller and Message Identifiers that can help determine whether incoming calls or Short Message Service (SMS) are potentially criminal.

“Through our Christmas campaign, we are committed to providing tools and resources that empower Filipinos to protect themselves and their loved ones online,” emphasized Ms. Migriño.

He also highlighted that “Whoscall is a free app that will help Filipinos improve their online safety.”

Gogolook was recently recognized by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC), an agency affiliated with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), for its contributions to improving the country’s internet security.

This recognition underscored Gogolook’s active role in CICC’s fight against online scams and fraud through initiatives such as online campaigns, caravans, and street fairs. Gogolook also shared fraud data collected from its Whoscall app and discussed global trends.

This acknowledgment also demonstrated Gogolook’s commitment to making Whoscall available to all Filipinos.

In addition, Ms. Migriño encouraged the public to use the application’s reporting system, which will undergo a strict review process, thus, helping its users identify suspicious numbers more effectively.

“We encourage everyone to use the app’s reporting system, as each submission is entered into Gogolook’s international database,” he said.

“This joint effort helps all users to identify suspicious numbers more effectively, making the online space safer for everyone,” added Ms. Migriño.

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