The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent website. This site falsely claims to provide gaming licenses and accreditations using fake forms and misleading content. The regulator emphasized that the website is operated by scammers.
“We strongly advise the public not to download any files or conduct transactions through the fake website. This site operates under the domain name www.pagcorphilippines.com. It is not affiliated with PAGCOR, and all of its content is entirely fraudulent,” stated PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco.
Tengco confirmed that PAGCOR has reported the matter to the Department of Information and Communications Technology. They are actively working to identify those responsible. “We will take legal action and ensure that the perpetrators face the full extent of the law,” he added.
According to Tengco, the fraudulent website was launched on Saturday, February 22, when PAGCOR’s main offices were closed. “This appears to be a deliberate attempt to deceive individuals, especially those seeking legitimate gaming licenses from PAGCOR,” he said.
To avoid falling victim to scams, PAGCOR reminds the public that its only official website is www.pagcor.ph.
The emergence of this fake website follows the recent ban on offshore gaming operations in the Philippines, known as POGOs. This ban was implemented nearly two months ago as part of a broader crackdown on criminal activities in the country.
