Public warned on groups using name of DND chief on bogus solicitation activities

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 23): Public warned on groups using name of DND chief on bogus solicitation activities

The Dept. of National Defense (DND) on Friday has warned the public against individuals or groups using the name of Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in fake fund or solicitation activities.

"May we warn the public that there are persons or individuals claiming to be or using the name of Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin soliciting financial assistance or donations for various fund raising activities from private and government institutions and officials," the DND said in a statement.

According to reports, such solicitations are done through telephone calls.

"Secretary Gazmin, or any member of his staff, DOES NOT solicit donations for calamity victims or for any fund raising activity. We would like to caution the public to be vigilant and not fall to this new modus operandi by unscrupulous individuals using Secretary Gazmin’s name or any member of his staff," the DND stressed.

"If you have been contacted by any individual or group claiming to be or using the name of Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, or any member of his staff, please report this to the Office of the Secretary, Department of National Defense at telephone number 911-17-46," it concluded.

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