MANILA -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday issued a warning to the public about an alleged scam modus in which tricksters pretend as the agency's top executives to deceive victims.

PAGCOR said it received concerns from business owners and individuals about fraudulent Viber messages that introduce themselves as agency's Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and President and COO Wilma Eisma.

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Scammers are using mobile numbers that are "maliciously registered" under the top officers' names, it added. 

“We urge the public to exercise caution and avoid engaging with any unsolicited messages that appear to come from PAGCOR executives,” Tengco said. 

“These fraudulent schemes pose a serious risk to the public; hence, we ask everyone to be vigilant and immediately report any suspicious messages to the authorities, especially those that promise financial windfalls,” he continued.

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Tengco earlier warned the public against a website that falsely issue gaming license and accreditations by showing bogus content and forms.

PAGCOR said Filipinos can verify the information they reserve through its website or its numbers +632 8521-1542 and +632 8522-0299.