Navigating Legal Protections Against Blackmail in the Philippines: A Guide to Avoiding Set-Up Scenarios

Navigating Legal Protections Against Blackmail in the Philippines: A Guide to Avoiding Set-Up Scenarios

Question from a reader:
I have a consultation regarding a scam in the Philippines. It’s an embarrassing story, but I encountered a scam while using Tinder. Specifically, two KTV girls came to my hotel room and extorted money from me. I didn’t engage in any acts, but I ended up paying the $900 I had on hand to somehow be forgiven.