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NBI arrests ‘identity thief’ over P470,000 online scam
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NBI arrests ‘identity thief’ over P470,000 online scam

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has arrested a woman suspected of committing an online scam by stealing another person's identity. The suspect allegedly used someone else's photos to create fake social media accounts to deceive victims out of over P470,000. The arrest was made through an entrapment operation in Santa Maria. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cybercrime and identity theft in the country.

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NBI arrests ‘identity thief’ over P470,000 online scam

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has arrested a woman suspected of committing an online scam by stealing another person's identity. The suspect allegedly used someone else's photos to create fake social media accounts to deceive victims out of over P470,000. The arrest was made through an entrapment operation in Santa Maria. The case highlights ongoing concerns about cybercrime and identity theft in the country.

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