Janice de Belen almost victimized by budol-budol gang, grateful for ‘quick-thinking’ staff
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Actress Janice de Belen and her household almost became a victim of a budol-budol gang recently but, thanks to her quick-thinking staff, managed to deflect the modus operandi. De Belen took to social media on Oct. 4 and shared to her fans about the incident and assured them of her safety.
“TO EVERYBODY CONCERNED, I AM WELL AND GOOD!!” De Belen updated on her Instagram post. “JUST ABOUT 30 MINS AGO SOMEONE CALLED MY [HOUSE] TO SAY I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT.”
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A budol-budol gang is a group of swindlers that usually calls or texts potential victims by lying to them that someone dear or close to them had gotten into an accident or some form of misfortune. The caller usually persuades the victims to bring cash to a certain location, where other members of the gang would be waiting.
Apart from calls and texts, budol-budol gangs also approach people in public, who they lure and blackmail into giving them valuables such as jewelry or cash by using “hypnotism” or their persuasive power. As per the National Capital Region Police Office, budol-budol gangs can strike just about anywhere.
As per De Belen, someone called her house and said she got into an accident and asked her staff to bring money to a certain police station. De Belen, however, shared that her people were vigilant and quick-thinking, thus they didn’t fall for the trap.
“GOOD THING MY STAFF ARE QUICK THINKERS AND DID NOT FALL FOR IT!!!” De Belen said. “THANK YOU LORD FOR MY QUICK THINKING STAFF!! #budolbudolscam.”
Many of De Belen’s fans have since reached out to her, offering their support and praising her staff for being circumspect.
“Buti nalang hindi kayo nagoyo nang mga lokong swindler na yan @super_janice,” a certain Catherine (@catherineinaba) commented on De Belen’s post. “Swerte nyo rin sa staff nyo na malakas ang pang amoy nya sa mga walang hiya, god bless po.”
“Grabe na talaga ang panahon ngayon,” wrote one Grace (@mhgracetan). “Lucky your staff are quick. Ingat lang po and God bless you @super_janice.”
Being alert and vigilant sure pays off. Stay safe and take heed. /ra
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