Globe has received reports of its sender ID being misused to disseminate a malicious message targeting the President’s family or prominent political figures.
The company clarified that this incident is a case of spoofing, a deceptive technique where fraudsters use unauthorized SMS with a falsified sender ID. This is often carried out using fake cell towers to send messages to mobile users within a specific area.
Spoofing operates via an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) catcher, a portable device that captures mobile signals within a limited radius by downgrading them to 2G, an outdated cellular network technology for voice calls and text messages. Because spoofed messages bypass Globe’s cellular network, they evade the company’s stringent anti-fraud filters.
Globe is actively investigating this incident and collaborating with relevant authorities and partners to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Reminder for Globe Customers
Globe advises its customers to remain vigilant against suspicious text messages and to avoid engaging with unknown or questionable senders.
As a trusted mobile network operator dedicated to public service, Globe emphasizes that it does not send political messages nor maintains political affiliations. The company remains committed to working with the government to achieve shared goals, such as inclusive connectivity and a digitally empowered Filipino nation.
