The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have issued a joint advisory warning the public about fraudulent online links claiming to offer registration for their educational assistance programs. This is a critical warning for Quezon City residents, as these scams target families seeking financial aid for education, potentially leading to the theft of personal information or money during a time of financial need. The key message from the agencies is that there are no legitimate online applications for their educational assistance services, so any such links found on social media or messaging apps should be considered fake and avoided to prevent victimization.
Background
DSWD and DepEd periodically run educational cash assistance and scholarship programs for underprivileged students. Scammers often exploit the public’s need for such aid by creating fake websites or registration forms that mimic official communications, a common tactic during enrollment and application periods.
Source: Rappler