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BPI issues guidance against digital scams this Holy Week

<div style="text-align: left;">Amid Holy Week, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) doubles down on encouraging the public to strictly observe different digital hygiene measures against fraudulent digital activities and scams. This is in response to the continuous reports of social engineering attacks by cyber-criminals via emails, phone calls, and text messages to fraudulently solicit information from unsuspecting users. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0OZTlHcA6l7bWipmaScREWVGqThxlvvjjJ3rAblE9f4EbonceRaRaROc7Fr1W5AMxFKK78Kz9NpGuw4oftCT_NO6uWvv03qA9pqTq2iMuYJkDmFttfhM_atvmzd2yMVw7dXQAHZH-9-XJi6hix6zfKAmv_eYr_Af93c1x8G9fdBriD9ZKsGshr36P8/s3078/01%20-%20BPI%20Logo%20-%20Official.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="3078" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMA0OZTlHcA6l7bWipmaScREWVGqThxlvvjjJ3rAblE9f4EbonceRaRaROc7Fr1W5AMxFKK78Kz9NpGuw4oftCT_NO6uWvv03qA9pqTq2iMuYJkDmFttfhM_atvmzd2yMVw7dXQAHZH-9-XJi6hix6zfKAmv_eYr_Af93c1x8G9fdBriD9ZKsGshr36P8/w640-h352/01%20-%20BPI%20Logo%20-%20Official.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>BPI Enterprise Information Security and Data Protection Officer Jonathan Paz shared valuable </div><div>insights on how cybercriminals continue to change their tactics to scam people.</div><div><br /></div><div>“We have often received reports where a would-be victim got a call from someone allegedly from the bank and that the caller is asking for their ‘activation’ or ‘confirmation’ number. Based on the conversation, it’s really the OTPs they were after. With the many OTP-related reminders being put out not just by BPI but the entire banking industry, these scammers tweak their spiels to convince potential victims, which is what social engineering is all about,” Paz noted.</div><div> </div><div>“Keeping with developments in online services, cybercriminals diligently learn information about a bank’s products and marketing programs, and use these in creating fake promotions or bogus web pages that try to get people to disclose sensitive information for use in their fraud schemes.  As many people rest from work this Holy Week, scammers continue to work hard hoping to strike when people’s guards may be down. This is a call to everyone to remain vigilant and conscious about digital security, holiday or not,” he said.</div><div><br /></div><div>BPI encourages the public to practice the following measures to better avoid falling victim to fraudulent social engineering schemes and other types of attacks by cybercriminals.</div><div><br /></div><div>○<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>If you are unfamiliar with the contact details of the sender, treat the email or SMS with suspicion.</div><div>○<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Are there any hyperlinks attached in the message? If the message was not expected, do not open the links without verifying its legitimacy. </div><div>○<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Are there any file attachments? Do not automatically download attachments as this could be malware. </div><div>○<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Did the caller say he/she is from the bank? Do not immediately believe it. BPI will NEVER SOLICIT information such as One-Time PIN (OTP), CVV / CVC and other confidential details.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another concrete way to avoid being victimized by phishing, vishing, or smishing schemes is to familiarize yourself with the different protocols an institution or organization employs in communicating with its customers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still not sure whether what you’re seeing is legitimate or not? Feel free to contact the 24-hour hotline of the BPI Contact Center for further assistance at (+632) 889-10000. For more cybersecurity advisories and tips, check BPI’s official Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/bpi/</div><div><br /></div>

BPI issues guidance against digital scams this Holy Week

Amid Holy Week, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) doubles down on encouraging the public to strictly observe different digital hygien...

Enjoy Easter Sunday with Egg Hunting at Crown Regency

<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Easterrific Celebration at Crown Regency Suites & Residences</span></u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/Easter%20Sunday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easter </a>is coming and we are calling all families to be part of another Easterrific celebration at the Crown Regency Suites & Residences – Mactan!<br />
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Join the celebration on April 16, 2017 at the Suncourt Pool from 10AM to 3PM, and bring the whole fam bam for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun! Paint the town red with loads of entertainment coming your way.<br />
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Get your appetites ready for a sumptuous lunch buffet with your choice of softdrinks, juice or iced tea. We’re inviting a clown and a mascot to add to an afternoon of pure merry-making. They will delight you with surprise games and exciting balloon twisting activities. Oh! And don’t forget about the much-awaited Easter Egg Hunt activity and fun Easter games for the whole family to enjoy!<br />
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<b><u>TICKET PRICES: </u></b>Adults – Php450 | Kids – Php300 (ages 1-7 years old)<br />
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Purchase your tickets now at the Crown Regency Suites & Residences Front Desk. Get your tickets through our website www.crownregency.com/en/promotions for an exclusive online discount.<br />
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For more information, you may also contact (032) 341-4586 to 94.<br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Easter Egg Hunting at Crown Regency Hotel & Towers</span></u></b><br />
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The ocean is calling you, and so are we!  Come and join us in this year’s egg-citing Moana-themed Easter Celebration at <a href="http://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/Crown%20Regency%20Hotel%20and%20Towers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crown Regency Hotel & Towers!</a><br />
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Happening on April 16, 2017 at the King & Earl Halls from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, bring the whole fam bam and get ready for an eggstravant Easter Celebration with us. Inclusive of a sumptuous lunch buffet, a Play-All-You-Can at the Vivo Playroom, a thrilling 6D Movie Theater experience, the much-awaited Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Games, and a Magic Show, set your sails to Crown Regency. Everyone is highly encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Moana character.<br />
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<b>TICKET PRICES:</b><br />
Adults – Php499<br />
Kids (1-7 years old) – Php399<br />
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<b>Club Ultima Member Rates:</b><br />
Adults – Php459<br />
Kids (1-7 years old) – Php359<br />
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Whether come as Moana, Maui or Gramma Tala, you are sure to get splashes of fun with us. Plus, an exciting treat awaits the Best Dressed!<br />
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Purchase your tickets today at www.crownregency.com/en/promotions and get an exclusive online discount. You may also call (032) 418-8888 for more information. Tickets can also be purchased at the Crown Regency Hotel & Towers Front Desk or at the Club Ultima Membership Office. <br />
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Enjoy Easter Sunday with Egg Hunting at Crown Regency

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