00:00 A photo of a monkey is enough to register a subscriber identity module or SIM card in
00:05 the Philippines.
00:07 The National Bureau of Investigation discovers this when it tested the SIM registration systems
00:12 of telecommunication companies.
00:14 NBI Cybercrime Division Chief Jeremy Lotok says anyone can easily fake one's identity
00:19 online and use a SIM despite supposed verification systems in place.
00:24 Fraudsters effectively bypass registration systems and are able to continue tech scams,
00:29 ranging from cryptocurrency scams to human trafficking.
00:33 Telecommunication companies say they are working on improving their systems to prevent identity
00:37 fraud.
00:38 Globe Telecom says it asked for access to government ID issuers to validate the documents
00:42 submitted by registrants.
00:44 Meanwhile, Dito Telecommunity says it uses face-liveliness, where the platform recognizes
00:49 faces when one registers.
00:51 Smart Communications admits there are technical glitches that could happen and it is currently
00:55 perfecting the implementation.
00:57 (upbeat music)
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