Abstract:Lance Gokongwei, JG Summit CEO, warns against cryptocurrency scams, urging vigilance on social media. Stay informed to protect your investments.
Lance Gokongwei, the president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc., is once again sounding the alarm on cryptocurrency scams plaguing the online world. Hes made it crystal clear: he does not, and will never, back any cryptocurrency projects or investment platforms. “I am not involved in any cryptocurrency projects of any sort, and will never endorse investment platforms online,” Gokongwei firmly stated, visibly frustrated by the relentless wave of scams exploiting his name.
The head of the Gokongwei Group has noticed a troubling trend—scammers are getting craftier, leveraging artificial intelligence to make their fraudulent schemes more convincing. Despite his repeated warnings, these crooks keep targeting him, using his reputation to trick Filipinos into handing over their hard-earned money. It‘s a growing problem that’s prompted the Gokongwei Group to urge everyone to stay sharp, and double-check websites, social media profiles, and suspicious links before taking the bait.
In a candid chat with Biz Buzz, Gokongwei pointed out he‘s not alone in this mess. Scammers are hijacking the identities of big names from business, entertainment, and media to give their cons a veneer of legitimacy. “It’s almost like throwing darts at the board. The more they throw, the more chances they will hit their mark or throw things at a wall and see what sticks,” he said, describing their scattershot tactics.
For the average person scrolling online, the message is simple: if you spot Lance Gokongwei‘s face or hear his voice tied to some flashy get-rich-quick pitch, don’t buy it. It‘s a scam, plain and simple. Stay wary, and don’t let these fraudsters cash in on your trust.
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