Recent claims on social media that individuals can receive P20,000 in cash aid from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) have been debunked as fake. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highlights that these fraudulent links could expose users to phishing schemes.
Mabilis na Kumalat ang Mga Scam Claims sa Facebook
Dubious Facebook pages have been promoting these claims, with one post garnering significant attention, including 120 reactions and 87 comments. The posts often use official DSWD logos to lend credibility to their false promises.
Lahat ng nanay at tatay na may anak na pinapaaral, mag-message sa amin para makatanggap ng P20,000 pesos cash assistance.
Facebook post.
However, these links have been flagged as suspicious by phishing detection tools. They lead to unauthorized websites, not affiliated with the DSWD, which has the sole authority to administer these cash assistance programs.
Pag-unawa sa AICS at AKAP
- Ang AKAP ay nagbibigay ng tulong pinansyal sa mga indibidwal na may kita na mas mababa sa minimum wage.
- Ang AICS ay nag-aalok ng iba't ibang anyo ng tulong, kabilang ang edukasyonal at medikal na suporta.
In 2024, it was clarified that beneficiaries of other government cash programs, specifically the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), are ineligible for AKAP funds. This restriction is part of government efforts to streamline assistance to those most in need.
Tugon ng Gobyerno at Kamalayan ng Publiko
The DSWD has previously issued advisories warning against these scams, particularly as the AKAP program has been discontinued due to budgetary constraints. Legitimate information can be accessed through the DSWD's official website and verified social media accounts.
As the government continues to combat misinformation, users are urged to verify claims and avoid clicking on suspicious links that promise cash aid.