Pokwang reports stolen funds from GCash account and questions new SIM card policy

inquirer.net November 9, 2024, 12:01 PM UTC

Actress Pokwang reported losing a large sum of money from her GCash account, claiming it was stolen and sent to nearly 30 unregistered numbers. She expressed her frustration on Instagram, questioning the effectiveness of the new SIM card policy in the Philippines. In her post, Pokwang called on GCash to address the issue, highlighting her struggles as a business owner supporting single mothers. She shared screenshots of the stolen amounts and expressed her disappointment in being deceived. Following her complaint, GCash released a statement saying the missing funds were due to errors in a reconciliation process and assured users that their accounts are safe. Many other users also reported similar issues, but it remains unclear if their funds will be returned.


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