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Police Regional Office 7 Issues Warning Against Scam Texts on Arrest Warrants

Ligaya Almeda

05 Nov, 2025

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Police Regional Office 7 has issued a warning to the public regarding circulating scam text messages that falsely claim recipients have pending arrest warrants. These deceptive messages are intended to create fear and confusion among the community. Officials urge individuals not to be alarmed or respond to such communications.

In a live report, correspondent Arnold Bustamante provided updates on the ongoing investigation into these scam messages, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance. Alongside this, a weather briefing was delivered by Pagasa Visayas Chief Engineer Al Quiblat, offering an overview of current and upcoming weather conditions in the region.

Authorities continue to advise the public to verify any suspicious messages through official channels and refrain from reacting to unverified alerts.