Actress and comedian Pokwang . ARCHIVE

Actress and comedian Pokwang has turned to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after discovering that a scammer used her home address in Antipolo to lure victims into booking a non-existent staycation. Speaking on the television program “24 Oras,” Pokwang revealed that unsuspecting individuals had been showing up at her residence, believing they had booked a stay at a supposed vacation rental. "Minsan sa isang araw ang kumakatok na tao dito tatlo hanggang limang biktima (Sometimes, three to five victims knock on my door for help in one day)," she shared, explaining that many had already paid down payments ranging from P5,000 to P10,000. She estimated that the scammer was making at least P200,000 a week through the fraudulent scheme. Victims were enticed by convincing social media posts promoting the fake resort. Once payments were made, victims were immediately blocked by the scammer, making it impossible for them to request refunds. Pokwang, deeply concerned about her family’s safety, decided to file a formal complaint with the NBI. “Natatakot ako para sa family ko. Nilagay mo sa risk ‘yung buhay ng family ko. Kaya hindi kita titigilan. Kakasuhan ko siya (I am scared for my family. You put my family at risk, so I will not stop. I will file a case),” she declared, vowing to take legal action against the fraudster. This is not the first time the actress has encountered financial fraud. Last year, she also reported losing a significant amount of money due to unauthorized transactions on her GCash account. Authorities have urged the public to verify the legitimacy of staycation offers before making payments and to report suspicious activities to law enforcement. ICA/Expat Media
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