Globe Telecom trains 600 seniors in Manila area to spot online scams

Globe Telecom, a phone company in the Philippines, has trained more than 600 senior citizens in Makati City to spot online scams. The session was run together with the Makati City Government. It covered how to avoid online fraud and how to use phones and digital services safely.

What happened

Globe Telecom is a mobile operator, which means it provides phone and data service to customers. For this event, it teamed up with the local government of Makati City, a major city in the Manila area. The training was aimed at older residents. More than 600 of them attended.

The focus was on two things: how to avoid online fraud, and how to use mobile devices and digital services in a safe way.

Why it matters

Older people are common targets for scammers. Phones now handle banking, shopping, messages and calls, so one wrong tap can cost real money. Teaching people what a scam looks like before it reaches them is a simple way to cut that risk.

A phone company and a city government working together also shows that scam prevention is not only a job for banks or police. The companies that carry the calls and texts have a role too.

What is not known yet

The report is short. It does not say exactly what the training covered, how long it ran, or whether more sessions are planned. It also does not say whether the material will be shared outside the event.

What to do

A family does not need a big event to try the same idea. A short, calm talk with an older relative can go a long way.

• Ask which calls, texts or messages have felt strange lately.
• Agree on a simple rule: never share codes or passwords with anyone who contacts you first.
• Suggest they call you before acting on a message that asks for money or urgency.