Gogolook, a worldwide leader in TrustTech, recently introduced its Digital Defender Program at Asia Pacific College (APC) in Makati City.
On the launch, Gogolook Philippines Country Head Mel Migriño emphasized that this system goals to empower students with greater awareness of online safety.
“The Digital Defender Program embodies Gogolook’s commitment to helping Filipinos stay protected online by fostering a culture of vigilance and security,” Ms. Migriño said.
“Through this initiative, we aim to equip every Filipino with the knowledge and tools to acknowledge potential threats, practice online safety, and create a safer digital environment for all,” she added.
Gogolook is the developer of Whoscall, a worldwide anti-scam app that gives users with top tools and free features to assist them avoid online scams.
The initiative is founded on three key pillars: education, collaboration, and empowerment.
It provides comprehensive knowledge on current scam trends, cybersecurity best practices, and digital safety resources; promotes a community where everyone seems to be encouraged to remain informed and support one another as advocates for secure digital practices; and supplies participants with tools, resources, and incentives to underscore the advantages of a protected digital world.
APC President Tata Medado expressed gratitude to Gogolook for selecting APC because the launch venue.
“This initiative is only one aspect of the partnership between Gogolook and APC, and we stay up for more programs in the long run,” Medado said.
The mechanics and rewards system of this system was presented by Gabe Barrios, Gogolook Philippines Marketing Head, which goals to entice more students to affix the Digital Defender Program as an avenue to increase the reach towards digital safety through gamification.
Moreover, Ms. Migriño highlighted exclusive program advantages, including six months of Whoscall Premium Basic.
“On top of Whoscall’s powerful free features, Whoscall Premium Basic offers an Auto Scam/Spam Call Blocker, Auto Database Updates, and an Auto SMS URL Scanner,” she explained.
Whoscall app experience
Gieo Marck Endaya Santos, a multimedia arts student at APC, shared his experience as a victim of a fake delivery scam. He expressed his gratitude for the partnership between Gogolook and APC, saying it made him aware of Whoscall, which now helps protect him from being scammed online.
“At first, I used to be surprised after I heard about Whoscall’s features because I hadn’t come across any app with capabilities like this — something that might actually protect me from online scams,” Mr. Santos said.
“I’m really glad we’re partnering with Whoscall. The very best part isn’t just responding after something happens; it’s about stopping the scam from happening in the primary place,” he added, praising the Gogolook-APC partnership.
Meanwhile, Riana Beduya, an architecture student at APC, shared, “Whoscall really helps keep us protected from these kinds of scams, especially those that appear so convincing. Many individuals fall for scams like that.”
“Extending this protection to my family and friends is a giant step for our safety since it safeguards our personal information, bank accounts, and every thing else that keeps us secure,” Ms. Beduya added.
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