Recent reports published in social media specifically on Facebook reveals a certain modus operandi that victimizes typical commuters. The perpetrators of this deceitful scam called the "Sabunot Gang" employ a unique thieving strategy towards their victims.
To raise awareness, a concerned netizen shared her particular experience.
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"A little heads-up: Beware of the Sabunot Gang. Nakaupo ako sa aisle ng bus cruising along EDSA Balintawak nang maramdaman ko na may humihila ng buhok ko.
Syempre galit na ako at sinabing, “Wag mo hawakan ang buhok ko!” Tapos biglang nanglamig ako sa pagiging weird ng pangyayari nung maisip ko na yung cellphone ko nasa bag baka kinuha. Ayun pagdukot ko wala na. It seems there was another man involved to fish my phone out of my bag. The guy who tried to touch my hair, to cover my face, and disorient me or cover from other passengers, looked like a normal guy. Hindi nanglilimahid or masama itsura. They know their stuff. Modus na pala talaga sya. I didn’t know until last night. Next time, akapin na lang natin bag natin pag ganun."
This scam, according to other testimonies of citizens found in social media, had been around since 2014 which means that the "Sabunot Gang" has long been existing pesting normal Filipino commuters.
So to all commuters out there please be vigilant at all time coz who knows, you might now be commuting with the Sabunot Gang.
Source: When in Manila
This scam, according to other testimonies of citizens found in social media, had been around since 2014 which means that the "Sabunot Gang" has long been existing pesting normal Filipino commuters.
So to all commuters out there please be vigilant at all time coz who knows, you might now be commuting with the Sabunot Gang.
Source: When in Manila
