Shopee Philippines issues warning vs. task and prize scams

Scammers are using different tactics

Shopee has reminded the public to be extra careful as scammers come up with new ways to find their next victim, this time through task and prize scams through SMS and messaging apps.

Task and prize scams are designed to deceive individuals.

Task scammers often impersonate representatives of brands such as Shopee Mall or Shopee’s HR Recruitment Team, luring victims with fake part-time or full-time job opportunities. These fraudsters initially assign seemingly simple tasks to gain victims’ trust before demanding monetary transfers, falsely promising lucrative financial rewards in return.

Meanwhile, prize scammers would send messages containing malicious links that entice users to claim a supposed prize or reward from a company-sponsored contest. When users click these links and enter their personal details, scammers can steal sensitive information.

To stay safe against scams, Shopee emphasizes the following:

• Shopee will never ask individuals to send money in exchange for employment. All opportunities are posted only on the official Shopee Careers page.
• Shopee does not send links via SMS or messaging platforms for prize claims. Official contest winners are announced only within the Shopee app or on Shopee’s verified pages and channels.
• REMEMBER! Never share personal information such as your name, address, age, contact number, or bank details with unknown senders. Other confidential information such as personal identification numbers, one-time passwords, and account passwords should also remain strictly private.
• Users should always keep their transactions within the Shopee app. This ensures secure payments and communication lines, order tracking, and access to Shopee’s buyer protection.
• Shopee urges users to report any fraudulent activities involving its name by submitting screenshots and contact details of these scammers to the Shopee Cares Facebook Page or to Shopee’s Customer Service via the Shopee app.
• Learn more about how you can protect yourself from scams by visiting the Shop Safe with Shopee page or by typing "Shop Safe" in the Shopee app search bar.

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