PSA warns public against scammers posing as Usec Mapa

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Monday warned its partners, suppliers, and stakeholders against fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa.

In an advisory dated October 6, the PSA stated that it has received reports of individuals calling suppliers and other parties, claiming to be a Usec. Mapa or acting on his behalf, to request monetary favors.

“Any such request is fraudulent and should be ignored and reported immediately,” the PSA said.

The agency urged the public to “exercise caution when receiving suspicious calls, messages, or emails using the name of Usec. Mapa and other PSA officials,” and to always verify first with the PSA through its official communication channels before taking any action.

For verification and reporting, the PSA advised the public to contact the agency through info@psa.gov.ph, with a copy sent to fmd@psa.gov.ph, or to visit www.psa.gov.ph.