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The Laglag Bala Scam that has caught the attention of the international news now seems to be just a stepping stone onto more scams that has now risen. Continue below.
Sheryl Tiangco, a traveler that has landed on NAIA main port Philippines had shared her story about this new ongoing scam.
“BEWARE!!! And please share… it could save you and your loved ones.
The trend now is the ‘laglag bala’ or ‘tanim bala’. But seems like there’s something new happening at our airport. My brother messaged me thinking am flying back to Manila as he was on his way to the airport with his friend’s mom. Apparently, his friend landed from Boracay and were sniffed by a dog for drugs! Their modus upon arrival, he was welcomed and a necklace of flowers were put around his neck (with gloves). And by then, you are already contaminated with drugs. He said another way was someone will shake your hand to welcome you (again with gloves). So be very careful!
So when they arrived at the airport (security office), his friend was already detained. Officials were asking for 3k to avoid the inconvenience because they threatened he could be charged as a drug mule or drug carrier. So obviously the mom was so furious and challenged to see the CCTV and for a drug test (which he eventually had and of course was tested negative). After all the hassle, extortion from the airport officials and the mom’s conviction that her son’s innocent… he was released.
Our officials are really evil and will do anything to extort money… not even thinking of the welfare of other people! So disgusting!”
Here's the comment of some people after reading sheryll's story:
It seems like the Laglag Bala scam has its fellow brothers to join him. It just threatens a lot more people, not just Filipinos, to take a step onto our airports. Are we really now this six feet under to even have these kind of scams scattered to our airports? Why is this not controlled? Where are the people in power?
Sheryl Tiangco, a traveler that has landed on NAIA main port Philippines had shared her story about this new ongoing scam.
“BEWARE!!! And please share… it could save you and your loved ones.
The trend now is the ‘laglag bala’ or ‘tanim bala’. But seems like there’s something new happening at our airport. My brother messaged me thinking am flying back to Manila as he was on his way to the airport with his friend’s mom. Apparently, his friend landed from Boracay and were sniffed by a dog for drugs! Their modus upon arrival, he was welcomed and a necklace of flowers were put around his neck (with gloves). And by then, you are already contaminated with drugs. He said another way was someone will shake your hand to welcome you (again with gloves). So be very careful!
So when they arrived at the airport (security office), his friend was already detained. Officials were asking for 3k to avoid the inconvenience because they threatened he could be charged as a drug mule or drug carrier. So obviously the mom was so furious and challenged to see the CCTV and for a drug test (which he eventually had and of course was tested negative). After all the hassle, extortion from the airport officials and the mom’s conviction that her son’s innocent… he was released.
Our officials are really evil and will do anything to extort money… not even thinking of the welfare of other people! So disgusting!”
Here's the comment of some people after reading sheryll's story:
It seems like the Laglag Bala scam has its fellow brothers to join him. It just threatens a lot more people, not just Filipinos, to take a step onto our airports. Are we really now this six feet under to even have these kind of scams scattered to our airports? Why is this not controlled? Where are the people in power?
