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Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star
February 15, 2026 | 12:00am
In this photo illustration, the dating app Tinder is seen on the screen of an iPhone on August 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida.
Photo illustration by Joe Raedle / Getty Images
MANILA, Philippines — In just two months, 29 people were duped in love scams, losing P2.08 million of their hard-earned money, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center reported.
According to the CICC, 29 cases of romance-related fraud were recorded from Jan. 1 to Feb. 10.
Renato Paraiso, CICC executive director, said the victims were duped by scammers through promises of love.
“This demonstrates how impactful social media is to mental well-being. People seeking lifetime companionship are met with false hopes, leaving scars that money cannot fix,” Paraiso said in a statement.
He urged the public to remain vigilant against red flags, such as requests for money for emergencies.
