Gasa, Gogolook released the Philippine State of Scam Report 2025 in Gasa PH started
More than a third of Filipino adults have experienced a scam in the past year, with an average of one attempt occurring every two days, according to new findings 2025 Philippine State of Report Scam Report issued by the anti-scam alliance (Gasa) in collaboration with Gogolook.
The study, based on a survey of 1,000 adults across the country, highlights how scammers have increased their presence on all digital platforms, targeting consumers with increasing frequency and complexity.
Gogolook Philippines Philippines Manager Mel MIGRINGO, said the numbers highlight the urgency of the response of the united country.
“The data shows that scammers continue to emerge, and it reinforces the need for everyone – consumers, businesses and institutions – to work together to check the reliability of the tools.
The report shows that 77% of Filipinos have encountered at least one scam, which amounts to a staggering 239 encounters per person per year.
Fraud attempts are most often seen on a daily or weekly basis, with 18% encountering scrams several times a day and 17% several times a week.
Another 16% said they experience scams once or twice a month, while a smaller proportion experience scams every few months or a few times a year.
In terms of actual abuse, 65% of Filipino adults reported being abused in the past 12 months. Investment scams were the type of fraud that suffered the most, accounting for 65% of cases among those who lost money.
The demographic profile of scam victims reflects a broad cross-section of Philippine society. The survey data shows an almost equal split between men (49%) and women (50%).
Younger generations reported the highest exposure, with 46% from j z and 35% from millennials, compared to older age groups that report lower interactions with Scam.
The majority of respondents (75%) were employed and two-thirds were parents. University degrees make up the largest educational group at 62%, suggesting that the level of education alone does not guarantee immunity from fraud.
Research finds that consumers place high expectations on financial and commercial organizations to protect themselves from fraud.
Three percent of Filipinos believe that it is mainly the commercial responsibility of businesses to protect themselves from scams, especially online platforms where spammers operate.
Despite these expectations, the reporting system remains mixed. While 74% of those who lost money reported the incident to their payment provider, only 11% were able to recover part of their losses.
The impact of predatory scams goes beyond financial loss. Eighty-eight percent of those who had filmed said they felt anxious, worried, or worried because of the experience.
Fifty-seven percent reported that they have since become more aware and cautious in their digital interactions, revealing how emotional manipulation shapes online performance.
The report emphasizes the continued need for more effective public education, stronger digital channels, and more responsive reporting channels.
With SCAM attempts occurring at a rate of nearly one every two days for a Filipino adult, the findings suggest that fraud has become a persistent threat and has evolved in the digital world.
In addition, scam tester Pilipinas Co-Founder Jocel de Guuzman accepted the status of the Scam report of Gogolook and Gasa.
“The Status of Global Justice Anti-Scam Report is an important contribution to the Philippines Sulam Strategy,” said Mr. De Guzman. “Global understanding, paired with our local insights and the quad model, enables us to design policies that respond and protect more Filipinos from emerging threats.”
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The release of the report coincided with the launch of the Pass Philippines chapter, prepared with gogolook and anti-scam platform.
Brian Hanley, director of Gasa Apac, explained that scams in the Philippines affect more than the safety of people online – they affect everyday life.
“When one in three Filipinos lose money to a scam, it’s not just a digital security problem. It’s a domestic resilience problem,” said Mr Hanley. “People cut back on everyday needs, question the tools they rely on, and carry emotional weight long after the scam is over. Solving this requires partners working together instead of fighting the problem in silos. “
Ms. Migrariño emphasized that the launch of the Gasa Ph SP chapter strengthens the country’s capacity to respond.
“Scammers appear every day, using social engineering and social manipulation to deceive.
Ms. Migrariño serves as the Vice Chair of Pasa PHP PH.
Gasa’s 2025 report calls for improved collaboration, better reporting, and strengthened public education to reduce fraud and build a safe Proidital ecosystem for Filipino consumers.
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