Manila, April 10 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has again cautioned the public against circulating text messages or online posts asking for PHP1,000 in exchange for the release of the PHP5,000 cash relief assistance (CRA), stressing that these are fraudulent schemes.

The warning follows reports from DSWD 2 (Cagayan Valley) about individuals attempting to scam CRA beneficiaries by falsely claiming that a fee is required to access the cash aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

In a statement Friday, DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao reminded the public against falling for the fake claims of scammers.

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