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CONTACT PRIVACYThe March 18, 2026 DICT–NPC–SEC advisory reiterates that excessive contact-list processing and contacting non-guarantors for collection are prohibited.[6 months ago]· DICT · NPC · SEC · 2026·INTEREST CAPFor covered small unsecured loans, SEC MC 14 sets a 6% monthly nominal-interest ceiling and a 12% monthly effective-interest ceiling from April 1, 2026.[10 months ago]· SEC MC 14 · 2025·UNFAIR COLLECTIONSEC MC 18 prohibits unfair debt collection practices, including threats, public shaming, and unlawful disclosure of borrower information.[7 years ago]· SEC MC 18 · 2019·HARASSMENT ALERTDeathtreat[7 hours ago]· Verified community report·HARASSMENT ALERTHarrassing me[yesterday]· Verified community report·HARASSMENT ALERTThreatening text after I missed one[yesterday]· Verified community report·CONTACT PRIVACYThe March 18, 2026 DICT–NPC–SEC advisory reiterates that excessive contact-list processing and contacting non-guarantors for collection are prohibited.[6 months ago]· DICT · NPC · SEC · 2026·INTEREST CAPFor covered small unsecured loans, SEC MC 14 sets a 6% monthly nominal-interest ceiling and a 12% monthly effective-interest ceiling from April 1, 2026.[10 months ago]· SEC MC 14 · 2025·UNFAIR COLLECTIONSEC MC 18 prohibits unfair debt collection practices, including threats, public shaming, and unlawful disclosure of borrower information.[7 years ago]· SEC MC 18 · 2019·HARASSMENT ALERTDeathtreat[7 hours ago]· Verified community report·HARASSMENT ALERTHarrassing me[yesterday]· Verified community report·HARASSMENT ALERTThreatening text after I missed one[yesterday]· Verified community report·
Database-backed signals

Ligtas ba ang iyong OLA?

I-check ang available SEC record ng loan app, numero, o website bago umutang — o kung may mga reklamo ng harassment, pananakot, at labis na interes.

Quick Examples:
Lending EntitiesListed
0In official SEC index
Borrower ReportsReports
3Harassment & abuse logs
Verified EvidenceVerified
3Inspected slips & texts
SEC RevocationsRevoked
0Banned or shutdown
APP INSPECTION DEMO
TARGET: com.roguecash.ph 3 High-Risk Flags
Access to Phone Contacts

Copies all phone numbers and names from your phonebook to use for aggressive collection blasts.

Banned By NPC
Access to Real-Time Location

Tracks home and workplace GPS coordinates to pressure borrowers in person.

High Caution
Full-Screen Overlay Popups

Displays fake urgent arrest warnings and countdown clocks over other installed phone apps.

Scare Tactic
How Rogue Apps Work

Why Unverified Loan Apps Need Caution

Many borrowers are tricked into installing lending apps from Facebook links or direct download messages. Once opened, these apps immediately copy your entire phone contact list to text your friends, relatives, and boss if a payment is delayed.

Hidden Deductions

Up to 45% cut

Philippine Protections

SEC & Privacy Acts

Instant Forensic Lookup

Check a Phone Number or Loan App

See if a lender is registered with the SEC and inspect real warnings and evidence from borrowers.

Mobile (Smart/TNT)
SEC Record

Lender Details

FastPeso Unregistered Collection Desk

+63 928 441 9021

SEC Record Status

SEC revocation record

Certificate Revoked / Shutdown
Borrower Reports
Live Audit

19 verified reports

Submitted by actual borrowers
Network or Host
Routing Node

Smart Communications · Philippines

Warning Signs & Risk Vectors3 signals
Texts sent to your contact listPublic shaming on social mediaThreats of physical harm

Borrowers reported automated 3:00 AM threat calls and harassing Viber messages with photos.

Caution ScoreCRITICAL
89/ 100
SEC record40% Wt.
Reports35% Wt.
App Access25% Wt.
How We Check Every Report

How We Verify Loan Apps and Caller Numbers

A simple, transparent 3-step verification system to cross-reference official regulatory databases with real borrower evidence.

01/STEP 1
FIND THE LENDER

Check The Company & Phone Number

We match caller numbers, app names, and website links against available SEC registration records.

DATA INGESTEDINPUT

Phone number / App name / Website

VERIFIED RESULT AUDITED

SEC record match

Philippine mobile numbersAndroid appsSEC official records
02/STEP 2
REVIEW EVIDENCE

Check Screenshots & Messages

We review real screenshots of threatening text messages, payment receipts, and deducted amounts submitted by borrowers.

DATA INGESTEDINPUT

Threat texts / Payment receipts / Screenshots

VERIFIED RESULT AUDITED

Confirmed evidence of abuse

Payment receiptsText messagesCaller records
03/STEP 3
HELP YOU TAKE ACTION

Show Your Rights & Next Steps

We show which laws protect you (like the ban on contact shaming and death threats) and guide you on filing a free government complaint.

DATA INGESTEDINPUT

Confirmed evidence of abuse

VERIFIED RESULT AUDITED

Step-by-step help & complaint guide

No contact shamingPrivacy protectionFree help
How The Trap Works

The 4 Stages of an Abusive Loan App

Understand the tricks unfair lenders use so you can protect yourself and your family.

STEP 1/Day 1
WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS

The False Promise & Hidden Deductions

Ads promise a ₱10,000 loan payable in 90 days. But once you sign up, the loan is suddenly due in 7 days, and nearly half the money is taken right away as 'processing fees'.

Loan Calculation BreakdownDue in 7 Days
Promised Loan

₱10,000.00

Advertised as 90 days

Actual Cash Sent

₱2,800.00

Cut to 7 days + huge interest

Cash Received: ₱2,800 (56%)Deducted Fees: ₱2,200 (44%)

Common Tactics Used:

You receive only ₱2,800 in your wallet, but you are forced to repay the full ₱5,000 plus interest.
Hidden charges are called 'service fees' or 'system maintenance fees'.
No clear breakdown of charges is shown before the money is sent to your account.
Why This Is Illegal:

Violates BSP rules on small loan fees (BSP Circular 1133) and the Truth in Lending Act (RA 3765).

Borrower-first ranking

Start with the clearest safety signals

Ranked from current regulatory records, caution scores, identity checks, and community signals. A ranking is not an endorsement — read the terms and verify the lender.

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Recent Reports

Latest Reports From Borrowers

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Threats & Harassment
Verified
Lender:
PeraMoo
#REP-6AXC4O

Deathtreat

Signal check for report "Deathtreat". No official record matched. No community reports on file. This is an automated caution estimate, not a legal conclusion.

SEC MC 18: No Harassment or Shaming
@Swift Ember 439Witness
·7 hours ago
0
Threats & Harassment
Verified
#REP-KLMTKY

Harrassing me

Signal check for report "Harrassing me". No official record matched. No community reports on file. This is an automated caution estimate, not a legal conclusion.

SEC MC 18: No Harassment or Shaming
@Crimson Orbit 933Witness
·yesterday
0
Threats & Harassment
Verified
Lender:
Mega Peso
#REP-RACMQJ

Threatening text after I missed one

Signal check for report "Threatening text after I missed one". No official record matched. No community reports on file. This is an automated caution estimate, not a legal conclusion.

SEC MC 18: No Harassment or Shaming
@Lucid Summit 789Witness
·yesterday
0
Emergency Help

What To Do If Harassed by a Loan App

Simple steps to secure your phone, protect your family from shame, and report abuse.

Step 1

Turn Off App Permissions

Open phone Settings > Apps > [Loan App] > Permissions. Immediately turn off:

  • Contacts (Stops them from copying your phonebook)
  • Location & Storage/Photos
  • SMS & Phone Access

Delete and uninstall the loan app immediately after turning off permissions.

Step 2

Warn Family & Friends First

Stop threats of shame. Send this text to your family, friends, and coworkers first:

Notice: A lending app unlawfully accessed my phone contacts. If you receive any texts using my name or demanding payment, please block and report them. Do not send any money.
Step 3

Block Harassment Numbers

Debt collectors call repeatedly using many different unknown numbers:

  • “Silence Unknown Callers” (iPhone)
  • “Block Spam Calls” (Android)
  • Submit the numbers here on OLA Report
What The Badges Mean

How To Understand A Loan App's Status

REGISTERED

Official record found

A primary regulatory record was matched. Confirm the current authority and platform listing before borrowing.

REVOKED

Revoked / shutdown record

A regulator record shows a revoked authority or ordered shutdown.

UNVERIFIED

Not confirmed / reported

Borrower or community signals exist, but no matching primary record is confirmed here.

UNKNOWN

Under Review

No government record matched yet. Always verify before borrowing.

Your Legal Rights

Laws That Protect You in the Philippines

Lending apps are legally forbidden from threatening you, calling everyone in your phone contacts, or charging illegal hidden fees. Here are the real laws that protect you.

Learn Your Rights as a Borrower
  • SEC MC 18, s. 2019

    Prohibition on unfair debt collection practices

    Bans threats, public shaming, and contacting persons other than the borrower or guarantor.

  • BSP Circular 1133

    Consumer protection for online lending

    Requires fair treatment, privacy of borrower data, and no access to phone contacts or media.

  • RA 10173

    Data Privacy Act of 2012

    Governs lawful processing of personal data, including contact-list harvesting.

  • SEC Advisory on Online Lending

    Register of financing / lending companies

    Only SEC-registered entities may operate as lending or financing companies.

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