Learn the basics of investing in stocks with GCash’s GStocks Game

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Leading Philippine e-wallet, GCash, is setting out to make Filipinos’ investment journey more fun and easier to understand with the GStocks Game powered by EasyEquities.

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Learning the basics of stock investing is made fun through GStocks Global Game on the GCash app

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The game can be accessed in the GCash app and lets newbie investors learn and practice investing in the US stock market without worrying about losing any money.

Available until August 4, 2023, the GStocks Game is a trial feature in preparation for the launch of GStocks Global.

“As a pioneering investment company, EasyEquities has seen firsthand how investing is the best wealth creation strategy for all ages. We are grateful and excited to be partnering with GCash to bring a game that can motivate, educate, and excite their unmatched user base in the Philippines and promote financial inclusivity throughout the country. We believe Filipinos are ready for it,” said Rish Tandapany, President, EasyEquities Philippines

“The partnership of two market-defining fintech companies can help revolutionize the investment landscape in the Philippines by making it a more accessible and friendly activity for everyone,” said Jong Layug, GCash Head of Wealth Management.

To get started, GCash users can simply activate their account in the app by going to the “view all” icon on the app’s main dashboard, go to the ‘Enjoy’ section, and find the GStocks Game.

Users will then be given ‘play money’ worth $10,000 every week. The GStocks Game starts every Monday where gamers have the opportunity to compete for the highest gains in their portfolio and climb up the leaderboard.

The challenges end every Friday where 15 players have the chance to take home cash prizes. The top players will win P10,000; P7,500 for the second place winners; and P5,000 for the third placers. The 4th to 15th placers will also receive cash prizes.

As users play and learn about investing, they can also collect badges for everyone in the game to see, such as “15% Performance Growth”, “Winner of Game Week”, “Portfolio Diversification”, “Top 100 Game Week”, “My First Trade”, and many more!

Don’t have GCash yet? Download the app for free on Google Play for Android, Apple Store for iPhone and iPad users, or Huawei Gallery.

To know more, visit GCash at https://www.gcash.com.

‘Pag ganyan, phishing scam yan!’ Mga panibagong e-wallet phishing scam na kailangang alamin at iwasan

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Nito lamang nakaraang linggo, ilang text message o tawag na ang natanggap mo mula sa numerong hindi mo kilala?

Kung dati ay advertisement lang ang laman ng mga ito, kapansin-pansin ang pagdami ng mga kahina-hinalang mensaheng may laman na link at mga taong nagkukunwaring namimigay ng papremyo. Sa dami na ng klase ng online scam na naranasan ng mga Pinoy, libu-libo pa rin ang nagiging biktima nito dahil gumagaling na ring magtago ng katiwalian ang mga scammer.

Sa pagsikat ng e-wallet sa Pilipinas, naging panibagong target ito ng mga scammer para makuha ang impormasyon ng users at magka-access sa kanilang mga account. Sa tinatawag na phishing scam, kadalasan ay nagpapanggap na lehitimong business, website, o empleyado ang scammer para madaling makuha ang lahat ng impormasyon para maka login sa account ng biktima. Kung dati ay sa text o email lang ito nangyayari, ngayon ay ginagawa na rin ito sa social media, tawag, at mga pekeng website.

Para protektahan ang mga users laban sa mga scammer, pinagtibay ng GCash, ang nangungunang e-wallet app, ang mga security features nito. Pinakilala nito ang DoubleSafe Face ID, kung saan bukod OTP at MPIN ay kakailanganin na rin ng selfie para ma-access ang GCash. Sa kabila nito, importante ring alamin ng lahat ng users kung ano ang mga kumakalat na phishing scam at paano ito maiiwasan.

● ‘Magtop-up para sa online gambling’ phishing scam

Patok na patok ngayon ang mga online gambling sites, kaya naman madalas din itong ginagamit ng mga scammer para mambiktima ng mga e-wallet user. Sa phishing scam na ito, ikaw ay dadalhin sa pekeng GCash website kung saan kukunin ang OTP at MPIN mo.

Ang modus:

Pagkatapos gumawa ng account sa pekeng gambling site, ipapalink sa iyo ang GCash account mo para makapag-top up ka. Mapupunta ka sa pekeng GCash website kung saan ipapa-enter sa iyo ang iyong mobile number at MPIN. Makakatanggap ka rin ng text na may kasamang OTP para i-link sa ibang device ang iyong GCash account. Sa oras na maibigay mo ang iyong impormasyon, maari nang maaccess ng mga scammer ang iyong account para nakawin ang iyong pera.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Kapag pinapa-link ang iyong GCash account, tingnan nang maigi ang URL o pangalan ng link para masiguradong nasa totoong website ka ng GCash. Ang lehitimong GCash website ay nagsisimula sa https:// at nagtatapos ‘gcash.com.’ Sa kabilang banda, ang mga pekeng GCash portal naman ay maaaring may magkasunod na numero sa umpisa, may extra characters o may mali sa spelling (ex. Gccash vs GCash).

Kapag nagrerequest ng OTP para magbayad, basahin din nang mabuti ang text upang makasiguradong hindi mo nai-link sa ibang device ang iyong GCash account. Huwag ishare ang MPIN at OTP sa ibang tao, lalo na sa mga pekeng online gambling sites.

● ‘Nakahold ang account mo’ phishing scam

Sa phishing scam na ito, ang mga scammer ay nagpapanggap na representative ng mga kompanya at nagkukunwaring may emergency para madaliang ibigay ng mga biktima ang kanilang impormasyon.

Ang modus:

Makakatanggap ka ng tawag, text o mensahe sa social media galing sa isang account na nagpapanggap na empleyado ng GCash at sasabihan kang nakafreeze o nakahold ang iyong GCash account. Mag-aalok ito ng tulong upang ma-activate ang account mo, pero hihingin nito ang mobile number, MPIN at OTP mo. Kapag nakuha na nila ang mga mahahalagang impormasyon, maari na nilang buksan ang iyong GCash account at tangayin ang laman nitong pera.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Hindi kailanman hihingin ng GCash na iactivate ang account mo sa pamamagitan ng tawag, text o chat. Laging alalahanin na lahat ng lehitimong transaksyon ay sa official GCash app lang dapat gawin, kabilang na ang pagresolba sa mga concerns sa iyong account.

Kung ikaw ay minamadali, maaring phishing scam ‘yan! I-check muna ang GCash app para tingnan ang status ng iyong account, at huwag i-share ang MPIN at OTP kahit kanino man – kahit pa sa mga taong nagpapakilala bilang empleyado ng GCash. Tandaan, hindi kailanman hihingi ng GCash ang mga impormasyong ito sa iyo.

● ‘Nanalo ka ng premyo!’ phishing scam

Sa pangatlong phishing scam, papaniwalain ka ng mga scammer na nanalo ka ng rewards o premyo mula sa GCash kahit na wala kang sinalihang raffle. Bibigyan ka nila ng link para makuha ang iyong impormasyon at gamitin ito para i-access ang iyong account.

Ang modus:

Sa scam na ito, may magpapanggap na GCash representative at magpapadala ng text o email na nagsasabing nanalo ka ng reward, cashback o premyo. Bibigyan ka rin ng link para makuha ang premyo, ngunit dadalhin ka nito sa isang pekeng website na kamukha ng GCash portal. Kapag nilagay mo ang iyong mobile number, MPIN at OTP, maari na nilang i-access ang iyong GCash account.

Paano ito maiiwasan:

Laging tandaan na hindi nagpapadala ang GCash ng link sa pamamagitan ng text, email at messaging apps. Sa ngayon, walang opisyal na rewards program ang GCash. Lahat ng lehitimong promos naman ay matatagpuan lamang sa loob ng official GCash app kaya huwag magclick sa mga link at huwag ibigay ang MPIN at OTP sa kahit kanino man. Ugaliing basahin ang mga text o email na matatanggap, lalo na ang mga mensahe na galing sa hindi inaasahan o kilalang sender.

Talamak man ang phishing scam sa Pilipinas, huwag magpabiktima. Sa oras na hingin ang inyong personal information sa labas ng GCash app or lehitimong GCash website, scam ‘yan!

Ngayong alam mo na kung anu-ano ang mga panibagong e-wallet phishing scam, mas mapapahalagahan mo ang iyong e-wallet, lalo na ang iyong mga personal na impormasyon. Kabilang na dito ang maigting na paalala na huwag mong i-share ang MPIN at OTP mo.

Kapag ikaw ay nakaranas ng phishing scam at mga kahina-hinalang aktibidad ukol sa iyong GCash account, maari mo itong i-report sa official GCash Help Center (help.gcash.com/hc/en-us) o i-message si Gigi sa website gamit ang, “I want to report a scam.”

Did you know that you can use ShopeePay to send money to any bank or e-wallet for free?

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We already know how easy it is to send money online—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re done. Convenient and ideal, right? Yes, but only if you’re sending money to someone with the same bank account or e-wallet as yours or else you need to pay extra fees. That’s not very practical so we’ve got a solution for you. Did you know that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, actually lets you send money to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for free? Yes, no hidden fees because we want to enable all Filipinos to fully enjoy the benefits of sending money online.

It’s inconvenient to create and maintain multiple apps just to avoid additional transaction fees. To minimize the hassle, all you need is ShopeePay, which is part of the Shopee app—simply activate and verify your ShopeePay account. With ShopeePay, enjoy free and instant bank transfers with 40+ banks and e-wallet partners, including the country’s major banks like BDO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Security Bank, UnionBank, and more. With this integrated service, you no longer need to jump from one app to another to make your fund transfers.

Watch the video below to know how to send money for free with ShopeePay.

On top of convenience, ShopeePay also makes sending money more fun and exciting through promos where you can qualify to win rewards and cash prizes. Get the chance to be a ShopeePay Milyonaryo—register at this link, send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for a chance to play and win up to P1,000,000 on Shopee Live. In addition, be sure to check in during ShopeePay Happy Hour so you can win up to 100 coins daily when you send at least P50 to any Shopee user.

Activate ShopeePay now and start enjoying its benefits. To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

GCash sole PH e-wallet feted by The Asian Banker TAB International Awards 2021

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GCash has once again solidified its position as the no.1 mobile wallet app in the Philippines as it received two distinctions in the recent The Asian Banker’s Excellence in Retail Financial Services International Awards 2021 (TAB Awards).

This year, GCash is the only e-wallet app in the Philippines that was given accolades by the prestigious awards program.

The award-giving body recognized GCash for having the “Best Financial Inclusion Initiative/Application” for its Social Amelioration Program (Distribution), which was implemented in cooperation with the Philippine Government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, during the pandemic. Likewise, the mobile wallet app was also awarded the “Best Digital Brand Campaign” for its innovative #FightCOVID19 program aimed at educating various stakeholders on health and safety measures, as well as providing the GCashforGood platform to aid undeserved affected communities nationwide.

“I am truly proud of the entire GCash family and all the men and women behind this trailblazing brand! These awards are a fitting testament to the passion and dedication of all my colleagues as we all work tirelessly towards promoting financial inclusion for all,” said Martha Sazon, GCash President and Chief Executive Officer.

During the awarding ceremony, Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer Officer of GCash, received the recognition during a live online event of The Asian Banker’s Excellence in Retail Financial Services International Awards 2021.

For the last two decades, The Asian Banker has been the industry-defining body in recognizing players that demonstrate exceptional excellence in retail financial services in the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. It is one of the most prestigious and rigorous awards programs for consumer financial services in the world. This year marks its 20th anniversary. Despite the disruption of the COVID-19, the jury received over 490 submissions from more than 280 banks and non-bank retail financial services players in more than 24 markets across the three regions.

To know more about GCash, visit https://www.gcash.com/.