The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warns all officials, employees, and the public against scammers using the name of Atty. Kevin R. Carpeso, Head Executive Assistant to the Secretary, and falsely invoking Secretary Juanito Victor C. Remulla to solicit money or donations.

These individuals have been contacting DILG officials and other government agencies through messaging apps such as Viber, Messenger, and Signal, and may also target private individuals and partners while pretending to represent the Office of the Secretary. All such messages are fraudulent and unauthorized.

The DILG emphasizes that Atty. Carpeso, the Secretary, and the Office of the Secretary will never solicit or authorize money transfers, solicitations, or donations through personal accounts or informal messaging platforms. Official communications are made only through verified DILG channels such as government emails, official phone numbers, and formal correspondence.

Everyone is urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious messages, and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unverified senders.

For verification or reporting, contact only verified DILG communication channels.

The Department condemns this act and is working with law enforcement to identify and prosecute those involved. Any misuse of the name of the Secretary or any DILG official for fraudulent gain will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-ADVISORY-Warning-on-Scam-Using-the-Name-of-Atty-Kevin-Carpeso-and-the-Office-of-the-Secretary/NC-2025-1242