Senator and presidential aspirant Manny Pacquiao warns about scammers using his name to get cash.
In a statement on Saturday, the boxing champion said that there are people who are using his name to scam money. He warned that he will pursue legal action against them.
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“Gusto ko lang iaddress ang mga concern natin na dapat malaman ninyong lahat na maraming nagdadala ng pangalan ko, gumagamit at nanghihingi ng pera,” Pacquiao said.
“Kung ako’y mamimigay ng sarili kong pera, ako po mismo ang pumupunta sa inyo at sa mga kababayan natin para mamigay ng tulong,” he added.
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He also appealed to report any cases of scam using his name on these contact details: (0960) 523-8987 and (0960) 523-8988. (TDT)