8 'Palace appointees' tricked by cash-for-hire scam
SCAMMED. Eight victims (seated, blurred) of fake government positions are met by officials at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Friday (Jan. 27, 2023). They paid cash in exchange for high-ranking posts, which the Presidential Communications Office confirmed was a scam. (Courtesy of the Presidential Communications Office) MANILA - Malacanang has warned the public against a fraudulent scheme that asks for money in exchange for appointment to the government. The warning was issued after eight fell victims to the appointment scam, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said on Fri...