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Philippine PI Private Detectives See Rise in Online Dating Scams

JACKSONVILLE, FL--(Marketwire - October 1, 2010) - Philippine PI™, a professional private investigation company based in the U.S. specializing in Philippines background checks and investigation services, announced today a sharp rise in the reported number of internet dating scams affecting clients from the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. The risk from romance scams and internet fraud involving the Philippines is greater than ever. The Company reports that background checks and private investigations for internet scams are up 30% over 2009 levels, and investigators urge consumers to proceed with caution in romantic relationships involving the Philippines.

Philippines dating scams and fraud are booming according to Philippines private investigators. Although pre-employment, due diligence and corporate fraud cases have decreased due to the staggering global economy, infidelity and romance scam cases are up significantly. Philippine PI expects to report an annual growth rate of 25% for 2010 primarily due to the increase in background checks and surveillance services resulting from romance scam cases.

Philippine PI™ remains one of the largest private investigation firms operating in the Philippines, with agents in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Cagayan. According to the U.S. management team, the focus on hiring the most qualified investigators has paid off, and almost half of the company's clients now come from referrals. "We only hire and work with field investigators with a proven track record in military or law enforcement, and that has made all the difference," said William Carter, Vice President of Private Investigations. "Corporate and individual clients rely on our expertise and coordination with agencies like the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), PNP (Philippine National Police) and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines)." The Company maintains contacts at embassies, the Philippines Bureau of Immigration, and the NSO (National Statistics Office). Skilled investigators and a wide network of professional contacts enable thorough and accurate investigations.

The U.S. managed firm is verified by Truste, McAfee and the Better Business Bureau.

About Philippine PI™
Philippine PI, LLC is a leading Philippines private detective and background check company focusing on the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The company specializes in verifying personal and business relationships for U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe based clients. The U.S. managed firm provides confidential private investigations, pre-employment, due diligence, background checks, surveillance, infidelity investigations, fraud and romance scam screening, process server, criminal cases, and missing person searches. Philippine PI™ is a subsidiary of Wymoo® International.

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'Anderson Cooper,' 1 other arrested for internet scam

MANILA, Philippines - Two foreigners were arrested Friday in connection with an alleged 'budol-budol' type of scam, which used the internet to bait victims.

Back in September, businesswoman Jenny Mabutas received an email from a certain Anderson Cooper, who said he has just arrived in Manila and was carrying $10 million. As proof, Cooper even sent pictures of a suitcase filled with money.

Because she was also waiting for a package from her boyfriend from Africa, Mabutas immediately fell for the scheme.

However, the email said the Bureau of Customs had possession of the suitcase, and Mabutas needed to pay $500 for it to be released.

Mabutas said she fell for the trap, and met with the two African men. She then gave the two men P20,000 and $3,600. However, they demanded more money, this time, $10,000.

At this point, Mabutas suspected something was amiss, and when she learned there was no package addressed to her at the Cebu Pacific Cargo Terminal, she sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

In the entrapment operation Friday, Mabutas agreed to meet the two at the airport, but then she was directed to meet them at the Manila Airport Hotel.

Cooper, whose real name is McDonald Tony Bombaka, and his companion Samuel Taylor were arrested by the NBI at the hotel's lobby.

The bureau's operatives also combed through the room of the men, but they did not recover anything.
After the incident, the NBI is now warning the public against internet scams.

"Nagbabago na sila ng modus, just like the black money scam," said Head Agent Ross Bautista, NBI Intelligence Services.

"Ipagbigay-alam publiko kung may karanasan sa mga taong ito…nalaman namin sa cellular fones nila na marami pa silang bibiktimahin," said Anna Labao of the NBI Intelligence Services.

The two men will be charged for estafa and for using fictitious names. -- Report from Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News