PAGCOR Warning: Beware of Fraudulent Website Online

PAGCOR warns the public: Beware of fraudulent website online — www.pagcorphilippines.com falsely claims to issue gaming licenses. Stay alert and verify sources.

A Philippine gaming regulator has issued an alert to the public to beware of fraudulent website online that falsely claims to issue gaming licenses and accreditation.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in a statement warned against a website that operates under the domain name www.pagcorphilippines.com. 

In the statement, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco urged the public to refrain from downloading anything or transacting through the website. 

He warned that the website was “definitely not from PAGCOR.” 

“All its contents are spurious,” he said. 

What’s inside the fake website? 

Asia Casino News has verified that the site is still up and running as of writing. 

The website contains misleading information intended to mislead individuals wanting to apply for legitimate gaming licenses. The website also showed a fake sample document of Pagcor certifying a "KLB99 Philippines" with the authority to operate.

‘Strategic Timing’ 

Tengco noted that the website was launched on February 22, a Saturday, a time when PAGCOR offices were closed. He pointed out that the timing was strategic, aimed at deceiving those unfamiliar with PAGCOR’s operating schedule.

“It is clearly intended to fool people, particularly those who are seeking licenses to operate from PAGCOR,” he said.The website contained forms bearing a forged signature. 

PAGCOR to Go After Fraudsters

PAGCOR has also reported the incident to the proper authorities. 

“We have reported this incident to the Department of Information and Communications Technology,” Tengco said. 

“We are also working to identify the persons behind this fraud and we shall go after them with the full force and extent of the law.”

Verifying PAGCOR transactions

PAGCOR urged individuals and businesses to transact only through www.pagcor.ph, its official website. All other websites should be considered fraudulent. 

For official information and updates, always visit PAGCOR’s verified website and contact its offices directly for any concerns regarding gaming licenses and accreditations.

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