The Department of Migrant Workers has issued a public warning against scammers impersonating Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac to offer fake overseas jobs.
In an advisory, the DMW said a fraudulent email account, casdacdmw.gov.ph@gmail.com, is circulating online and falsely claiming to represent Secretary Cacdac. The agency clarified that this is not his official email address and is not authorized to process overseas employment documents or advertise job opportunities abroad.
What happened
Authorities received reports of suspicious emails and messages offering overseas jobs using the Secretary’s name. The DMW stressed that the fake account could mislead overseas Filipino workers and their families, potentially causing financial loss or identity theft.
The agency reminded the public that official job announcements and advisories are only released through verified DMW channels.
Who is affected
The warning applies to aspiring overseas workers, current OFWs, and their families who may receive job offers via email or social media.
Scammers often use the names of government officials to appear credible. Victims are sometimes asked to pay processing fees, submit personal documents, or share sensitive information.
What the DMW advises
The DMW urged the public to:
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Avoid responding to suspicious job offers from unverified emails or social media accounts
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Report fake overseas job offers immediately to the DMW or authorities
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Check announcements only through the official DMW Facebook page and website
For immediate assistance or inquiries, the public may contact the DMW Public Assistance Desk at (02) 8722-11-44 or (02) 8722-11-55.
The agency emphasized that it does not authorize unofficial email accounts to recruit workers or process employment documents. All overseas job opportunities must go through licensed recruitment agencies and official government channels.
With online job scams continuing to target Filipino workers, the DMW is reminding everyone to verify first before responding to any overseas job offer.
Aspiring OFWs are encouraged to transact only with verified government platforms and licensed agencies to avoid falling victim to fraud.