National Telecommunications Commission – Davao Region (NTC-Davao) Director Nelson Cañete cautioned the public to be wary of buying lots online.
“Kanang mga yuta yuta nga ginabaligya (online). Bantay ka dinha, buyers beware, nga mu-derecho lang ka ug transact unya wala pa nimo makita ang yuta ug wala paka nag-imbestiga kung yuta ba gyud na siya o dili. Unya picture picturan didto, mga punuan sa kahoy, naay mga prutas, 100 sqm. gibaligya lang sa imoha ug P50,000, kinsay mutuo ana?” Cañete said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Thursday.
Cañete urged the public to investigate first before conducting the transaction.
“Pag investigate gyud. Pagkaroon ug gamay’ng duda bago nimo himoon ang transaction. Pangutana kung asa ang address sa yuta, adtui kay basin matingala lang ka muingon ang tag-iya dili baligya ang yuta. Unya humana ka ug hatag sa imong downpayment pinaagi sa Gcash. Kinsa pa ma’y singlon nimo ana?” he said.
He said several people have been scammed for buying raw lots online.
To recall, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has been warning the public against buying lots online, especially raw lots, due to the prevalence of scams.
The DHSUD monitors the online market for raw lots sellers and takes action against illegal transactions.
