The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has warned scammers that it will take legal steps against those booking fake delivery orders under its name after several attempts were made on Monday.
The CHR said that several food delivery orders were made under the name of one of its commissioners, using the agency's hotline number and public email address as contact details. The said sham orders were meant to be paid under delivery.
Jacqueline Ann De Guia, the CHR spokesperson, condemned the incident and said it is coordinating with law enforcement for an investigation.
"We sternly warn those who are thinking of doing the same and/or repeating this act that CHR will not hesitate in taking legal action to put this malicious act to a halt," she said in a statement.
"We are already coordinating with appropriate law enforcement agencies and that investigation is underway to address the incident yesterday."
De Guia further appealed to those behind the incident to take into account the welfare workers who are struggling amid the pandemic.
"Let us not use the struggles of others as objects of ridicule and entertainment. Let us continue to help each other in continuing to uphold the rights and dignity of all."
The incident comes after Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis Pangilinan reported similar sham deliveries.
Vice President Leni Robredo also fell victim to this, where riders with deliveries arrived at her office. They were worth more than P100,000 and meant to be paid upon delivery.
