Common scam patterns — Philippines
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Patterns documented from public scam reports and provider feedback. New patterns emerge; report new ones to us via /contact.
- Post-typhoon 'volunteer' programs that arrive after immediate-response phase has ended.
- Childcare and orphanage programs — documented pattern in multiple cities.
- 'Slum tourism' framed as volunteering.
- Online 'sponsorship' offers that lead to in-person tourism packages.