Kyline Alcantara, nabiktima ng phishing scam: “Pangkuryente ko po 'yon eh”

• Kyline Alcantara opened up about becoming a victim of a phishing scam involving fake messages that appeared to come from her bank
• She said she clicked the link provided before noticing that funds had disappeared from her bank account
• The actress shared that the amount taken was significant, though below the hundreds of thousands, adding that it was money she had set aside to pay her electric bill
• She recounted the incident during her interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda”

Kapuso actress Kyline Alcantara revealed that she fell victim to a phishing scam that resulted in money being withdrawn from her bank account after she clicked a fraudulent link sent through a text message and email.

During her guest appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” on Friday, July 10, Kyline shared how the incident happened, saying she initially believed the message was a legitimate notification from her bank.

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She explained that she received both an email and a text message claiming there was an issue with her bank account. Believing it was an official notice, she clicked the link provided in the message before realizing it redirected her to a different website.

"Meron pong email and text message na may link po. Ang nakalagay po do'n sa text message is parang may problema daw po sa aking banko, so click this link para maayos. So, I clicked it, and then parang nagpunta po sa ibang website, so inalis ko na lang po siya agad. And then when I checked the bank app, biglang parang nabawasan 'yung pera ko, 'yun na po pala 'yon."

After hearing Kyline's story, host Boy Abunda asked whether the amount taken from her account reached the hundreds of thousands of pesos.

"Malaki ang nawala? In the hundreds of thousands?" Boy inquired.

Kyline clarified that while the amount was below that figure, it was still a significant financial loss for her. She also lightened the mood by sharing that the missing money had been intended for one of her regular household expenses.

"Under naman po pero malaki pa rin po 'yon. Jusko! Pangkuryente ko po 'yon eh!" she aired.

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Although Kyline did not disclose the exact amount that was taken from her account, her experience serves as another reminder for the public to be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails and text messages containing links that claim to be from banks or other financial institutions. Phishing scams often use fake messages designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or accessing fraudulent websites.

Watch the full interview below:

Kyline Alcantara is a Filipino actress and singer. The Kapuso star started her career as a child actress after placing in the Top 10 of the talent search show "Star Circle Quest." Kyline played memorable roles in "Kambal, Karibal" (2017) and "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit" (2020). She has also won a Star Award for Television and a Box Office Entertainment Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for an Awit Award and the Asian Academy Creative Awards.

Recently, Sam Verzosa broke his silence on the dating rumors involving Kyline during his guest appearance on "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda." Asked directly about the nature of their relationship, the businessman responded to the speculation circulating online. He also recalled his reaction to the viral posts and shared that he had a private conversation with Kyline, during which he apologized to her.

Earlier, Kyline impressed many after posting a heartfelt video featuring her singing voice. The actress performed a song from Bruno Mars' 2026 album, "The Romantic," and shared that it was her personal offering to Jesus. Her emotional performance received positive reactions from her followers.

Source: KAMI.com.gh