Published by Anti-Money Laundering Council(AMLCS) on Jan. 11, 2023.
Requested from AMLC by M. Regenio at 08:04 PM on
Jan. 11, 2023.
Purpose: Report the Scam and Recover my Money
Date of Coverage: 01/09/2023 - 01/10/2023
Tracking no: #AMLCS-758579424189
F.ROSARIO
Jan. 11, 2023, 8:04 p.m.
I was invited to earn more income at Amazon through Ms. Stella Jen and connected me to telegram through @Marina999990 at Amaner188.com. I was given tasks to order for items with corresponding amounts up to 500PHP - 50,000PHP. I have to pay it using my account balance until the tasks are done/clear and you can withdraw the earnings. The 1st and 2nd withdrawals are okay with minimum amounts but the 3rd seems too far because it lets you finished the orders first which comes into higher amounts. After reaching to 0 orders, the manager have told me to pay for the personal income tax which is 20%
F.OFFICER
Jan. 12, 2023, 4:31 p.m.
January 12, 2023
Dear Francis Ian Rosario,
We refer to your letter of Jan 11, 2023 08:04:15 PM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Pay Orders Now and Withdraw Later but Scam. Through Gcash.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query. In particular, kindly send another message to continue and finish your statement.
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTc1ODU3OTQyNDE4OQw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-758579424189, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Apr 06, 2023 08:31:10 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
F.ROSARIO
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:10 p.m.
Dear Maam/Sir,
I was invited to earn more income at Amazon through Ms. Stella Jen (Whatsapp +855715618001) and connected me to telegram through @Marina999990 at Amaner188.com (https://amaner188.com/2/#/pages/public/register?code=529045). I was given tasks to order for items with corresponding amounts up to 500PHP - 50,000PHP. I have to pay it using my account balance until the tasks are done/clear and you can withdraw the earnings. I need to recharge for a corresponding price using Gcash to pay for the item. The 1st and 2nd withdrawals are okay with the minimum amounts gained but the 3rd one was tricky because it lets you finished the orders first before you can withdraw which pays for higher amounts. After reaching to 0 orders, the manager have told me to pay for the personal income tax which is 20% from my account balance as a requirement for the such earnings. I have reached an account balance of 203113.21PHP together with the top-ups and accumulated earnings but sadly I cannot withdraw it because they want me to pay first for the personal income tax which amounts to 38952.80PHP. I have to refuse it because I had recharged around 34,000PHP in which they asked me to recharge with an exact amount of 33822.64PHP. They said that my recharge was just added to the account balance and I need to pay again for the exact amount of the personal income tax before I can withdraw. Up to now I cannot withdraw my money and earnings because it was built in their system not to proceed with the next step until you pay for the personal taxes.
I hope you could help me to stop the scammer and bring back my money I've spent here. This is totally a tricky scam.
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F.ROSARIO
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:16 p.m.
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F.ROSARIO
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:17 p.m.
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Jan. 12, 2023, 8:17 p.m.
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Jan. 12, 2023, 8:18 p.m.
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F.OFFICER
Jan. 24, 2023, 10:19 a.m.
January 24, 2023
Dear Francis Ian,
Thank you for your request dated Jan 11, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Pay Orders Now and Withdraw Later but Scam. Through Gcash.
We received your request on Jan 11, 2023 and will respond on or before Feb 01, 2023 08:04:15 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster02262019150000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHwsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEkFNTENTLTc1ODU3OTQyNDE4OQw, for request with ticket number #AMLCS-758579424189.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
A.DECISION MAKER
Jan. 24, 2023, 10:21 a.m.
January 24, 2023
Dear Mr. Rosario,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Jan 11, 2023 08:04:15 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We understand that you have reported that you are a victim of an online scam and that you hope to recover your money from such scam.
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), as the central anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) authority of the Philippines, primarily functions as a financial intelligence unit, money laundering/terrorism financing investigator and prosecutor, as well as an AML/CTF supervisor, in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, as amended (AMLA), and its 2018 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Pursuant to the AMLA and its IRR, the AMLC is authorized to investigate money laundering offenses, among others. However, it is necessary to establish first that an unlawful activity took place before the AMLC can investigate and take the appropriate actions in court.
In this regard, it is suggested that you file a complaint with the National Bureau of Investigation – Cyber Crime Division (NBI-CCD) or the Philippine National Police – Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP- ACG) to establish the existence of unlawful activities. Thereafter, the NBI or PNP will refer the case to the AMLC, if warranted.
Alternatively, you may directly file a complaint, in the form a sworn statement/affidavit, before the AMLC at:
Anti-Money Laundering Council
Room 507, 5/F EDPC Building, BSP Complex
Malate, Manila
In doing so, you should ensure that: (a) all the relevant information, including the filing of complaint with the NBI or PNP, are provided, (b) supporting documents (including the copy of the complaint filed before the NBI or PNP) are attached, and (c) contact details are supplied. Scanned copies may be sent in advance via [email protected]. These requirements are necessary to facilitate the conduct of financial investigation. Complaints filed that do not comply with the foregoing requirements shall, nevertheless, be treated as intelligence information.
Please be guided accordingly.
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Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
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