How it works:
- Opening: a stranger asks where you are from, then claims to have a relative going there. He invites you to his place for a meal, hoping you can provide advice to his relative.
- Set-up: at the house, you find people gambling (e.g. poker, blackjack) and are forced to play. The scammers will let you win the first few rounds, but as the stakes get higher, you will lose big. You will be accosted to the ATM if you do not have enough cash to pay.
Places to beware:
- Angeles City
- Metro Manila
What to do:
- Decline.
