The hotel simply offers the best, without hurting your pockets. Each room is air conditioned, with its own bathroom, a television set, internet services, and a minibar. There is a choice of a variety of rooms, all available depending on the need of the customers. Each room has its own private balcony, to have a good view of the beach front, with a cool breeze, and less crowded beach waters. Whether you enjoy the waters or just lazily enjoy sunbathing or sitting on the balcony taking some coffee, the hotel is just perfect.

Facilities are not that extravagant but because it is located at the beach front, one can have the choice of spending the time resting in the hammocks, and kids can play in the area under your watchful eye. The hotel actually depicts a family-oriented ambiance that can be enjoyed by any family on vacation.

What Residencia Boracay Hotel is actually proud of being the best service the staff had been trained about. The guests are given the treatment like a member of the family, because the hotel’s focus is to make the visitors happy and satisfied through valued assistance and detailed attention they deserve.

Food is also prepared home styled, fresh, cooked and served hot and simply delicious. What is basically important is to get to a place where it is designed to be clean, comfortable and offers good service at a price remarkably affordable.

More information is available in Residencia Boracay Hotel website: http://www.residenciaboracay.com/

Top of my list when visiting Palawan, the Philippines is to experience the world-renowned Puerto Princesa Underground River. I do not know what to expect, although I am hearing good news that it is worthy to do the tour. Various online reviews are telling it is a must-see place when in Palawan.

So, in May 2015, It was the time when I decided to visit Palawan.  I made a separate hotel booking in Sabang, Puerto Princesa primarily for convenience in visiting the Puerto Princesa Underground River. I also wanted to experience seeing the other beach side of Palawan called the Sabang beach. I was only basing this assumption that there are somehow more places to visit in Sabang Beach when I checked the Sabang in Google Maps.

I made the correct decision that I spent a night in Sabang. The travel from Puerto Princesa City Airport to Sabang is very tiring. The road has so much curves and slopes and at times some slight steep turns; maybe because of the mountainous terrain. It took us 3 hours to reach the hotel. Good thing, the hotel staff in Amos Digue Pension House was helpful in getting us a private van because we missed the last trip of the Lexus Shuttle Service (5 pm usually from the airport). The flight was delayed more than 1 hour and 45 minutes from Manila as expected from Cebu Pacific.

Reaching the hotel Amos Digue Pension House in Sabang, Puerto Princesa City, my daughter and I were tired. We immediately slept after a quick hot instant noodles for dinner. Good thing, there were still sari-sari stores open. I gave to the hotel staff the payment for the permit going to the Puerto Princesa Underground River as suggested because he will arrange that early morning.

When I outsourced my audio transcription jobs, a number of applicants inquired about my home-based job posting. At that time, I received numerous e-mails that most of them have experience working in a call center.

As for my home-based audio transcription job opening, there are few points that I notice why they (call center agents or CCAs) like to venture into this new career that is somehow similar in some aspects mainly being an outsourced jobs.

Here are some facts that make call center agents suitable to do audio transcription at home.

1. Outstanding English language comprehension.
   Call center agents believe they have the edge to do audio transcription work because of their excellent English proficiency. In fact, a transcriptionist is required to be exceptional in English comprehension.
   
   
2. Speedy typing. 
   Most of them have the capability of typing more than 40 words per minute. This is an advantage being an audio transcriptionist.  You will be able to produce more files and consequently earn more. Of course, quality of work must be observed while working for quantity. 
   
   
3. Familiarity with voice files. 
   Most of the call center agents have experience typing voice mails so they know how to type while hearing the voice of the client.  This is an advantage for them because somehow they only use the keyboard to manipulate the audio player.  Majority of audio transcriptionists, particularly medical transcriptionists, are dependent on the foot pedal. 

Indeed, the willingness to learn new skills by the call center agents is very impressive.  Even if they are tired doing work mostly at night; they still feel energetic to do home-based work.

Tuberculosis, more commonly known to Filipinos as TB, is a lethal, infectious disease. Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis; an airborne type of bacteria which characteristically attacks the lungs, but may also affect and spread to other parts of the body. When someone with an active TB infection coughs, sneezes, shout, laugh or otherwise put out respiratory fluids through the air, which causes the bacteria to be suspended in the air. Most infections may not manifest any symptom at early stages and may be latent, but about one out of ten latent infection cases does eventually progresses to an active disease case.

Tuberculosis is ranked at number six leading cause of death in the Philippines, having 73 Filipinos dead each day.  It is essential to increase public’s awareness and proper knowledge to fight this deadly disease.

Here are most common misconceptions that Filipinos should be educated of:

1. TB is a disease only the poor and dirty can catch.

Anyone can acquire TB. People usually tend to unfairly and incorrectly associate this disease to people with low socioeconomic status and poor hygiene. Although there are certain risk factors for exposure, about anyone, whatever or whoever, can acquire TB. It is highly incorrect to judge a person to be a possible TB case, by basing on appearance and socioeconomic status.

 

2. My PPD test turned positive because of my BCG vaccination.

Having a history of BCG vaccination will cause a always cause a positive PPD test, is a one of the topmost misconception about TB, even to those who are in the medical field. This is untruthful.  BCG vaccines are used to protect people to certain types of TB forms and respectively it can cause false-positive result, but 10 years after the BCG vaccine has been administer, it has been scientifically proven this effect vanishes after 10 years.  Therefore it’s safe to say, that a positive result in an adult is not due to the BCG vaccine they got as a child.

3. Acquiring TB is easy.

Though it is true that TB is highly communicable, because of its easy transmission, it is essential to know that risk for transmission requires prolonged, continuous and close contact exposure to a TB case.  Understandably, those at utmost risk are household contacts or individuals who share the same crowded, small, poorly ventilated spaces with a TB case.  So therefore it can be concluded, that brief encounters, even if face to face, are unlikely to cause infection.

4. An individual with TB should separate their eating utensils from others.

This is highly incorrect. Tuberculosis bacteria typically attack the lungs, and spread its colonies there henceforth. It is not present in the mouth of a TB case as well as in the saliva this individual. Therefore, it is unnecessary to separate the eating utensils and other personal stuff of a known TB case.

These four misconceptions by Filipinos about TB are just a few among others. But with proper education and information by health professionals, for sure these TB misconceptions will be avoided.

Nicole was a freshman in college when she first learned about transcribing. The University of the Philippines hones the best students in the country. However, some of the people who go here are not as financially stable as some are and so part-time jobs are everywhere. A batch mate asked her if she wanted to earn money by transcribing meetings of a political group in the Philippines. At first, my friend just gave me one CD full of recorded meetings. When she got the hang out of it and she was transcribing the recordings faster, she gave her two more CD's. What she needs to do to get the job done was easy and so earning money out of it was a great thing.

On her last year as an undergraduate student, Nicole needed to earn extra money because she was saving up on a lot of things that she needed to graduate. She had sent her application as a private tutor but she estimated the money she would be earning would not be enough. She needed another part-time job. Then she remembered that she did some transcribing when she was still a freshman.

She had a hard time looking for a audio transcription job in the university so she decided to look for it online. Then she browsed one of of this blog's posts regarding transcription jobs. Aside from just being a job offer, the article made her realize that there were a lot of things to know in the audio transcription field like using a software that makes the transcribing easier using the foot pedals.

Fitness First Platinum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia had previously started over the past week last September 2013 its regular sessions of Aqua Zumba. Expatriates and locals alike enjoys the routine as seen in this video. I took the liberty of taking a video although hesitant as taking photos and videos in public places in Saudi Arabia is somehow controlled. I just made the video far enough but then I saw other members and staff taking photos and videos as well, so I think there should be no worries as the video shows fitness routines.  I hope they still continue this at present time.

If you want another twist in your workout experience, or if you are fond of dancing exercises but want to take it to the next level, then Aqua Zumba is definitely recommended. Aqua Zumba is a dancing exercise which needs you to immerse in the water, preferably below your chest level. This is challenging because the water’s density could restrict some range of movement so you have to exert more effort.

An amazing fact about Aqua Zumba aside from the thrill of dancing in the water is that it is considered as a low impact exercise. When you exercise out of the water, the impact of movement on your weight bearing joints are huge enough to make you susceptible for joint inflammation which could lead to osteoarthritis. Therefore, Aqua Zumba is ideal for everyone, most especially for older adults because water can lessen the impact on those joints.

Aqua Zumba is also good for the heart and lungs. According to research, water exercise lowers your heart rate by 3-15%. Not bad for people who are suffering from a fast heartbeat that could lead to some sort of cardiac problem. Aqua Zumba also increases your lung capacity because it is forced to ventilate against the hydrostatic pressure of the water. Therefore expect that you are going to breathe better after performing the workout.

Expect for changes in body composition and muscle strength when doing Aqua Zumba. Experts say that around 500 to 700 calories are being burned when doing water based work outs but according to research, you can expect changes in body composition after 8 weeks of working out. Same with muscle strength, you can expect your muscles to be more lean and stronger after 8 weeks.

Although the effects of Aqua Zumba are great, that doesn’t mean you have to overdo it. Remember the principle of wear and tear: when you overdo something, more risks are bound to happen than benefits. So keep a regular schedule of Aqua Zumba workout. You can start gradually from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Aqua Zumba is a good alternative although experts say that a balance of land base and water-based workout is more essential than working out on the water alone.  Therefore, don’t miss out the land base work out that is suitable for you and balance that with your Aqua Zumba.

These are the benefits that you can get when doing Aqua Zumba. So plan for this type of routine, bring your friends with you and enjoy dancing at the pool.

Aqua Zumba has been available some time at Fitness First Platinum, Localizer Mall, Thalia Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Have you not ever experienced the deserts and sand dunes of Saudi Arabia?  The arid environs of this country look very appealing and take us to the olden times of the famous Arab country. If you are planning to visit in Saudi Arabia this year, don’t postpone your trip because it has many things to do and see. You can make your stay in Riyadh to visit some of the country’s best destinations.

Al-Maktaba Park

This park is situated at the Olaya Sector, Olaya Street, Riyadh that covers 54 acres of land. The park has a great history for its sightseers. It has a breathtaking waterfall which is placed on the opposite side of the facility entrance. It has a synthetic pool which fascinates the tourists. There are many resting places in the park which are covered by trees. The showpiece of the AL-Maktaba Park is a Clock Tower that is visible from a far distance.

Al-Musmak Castle

Located in the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah, The Al-Musmak Castle is an ancient centerpiece of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The castle is known for its unique history in the (KSA) and it offers a scenic view. This is a clay and mud-brick castle in Riyadh which played a significant part in the Kingdom’s history.

The Kingdom Centre

It is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Riyadh. It is the 3rd largest in the country and 25th largest building in the world. It has a wonderful shopping mall, containing 160 impressive stores and shops of world’s renowned brands like Saks Fifth Avenue, Mont Blanc and Marks & Spencer. The Kingdom Centre has many corporate offices, world-class dining restaurants and 5 Star our Seasons Hotel along with a beautiful banquet hall. It has 41 elevators, 22 escalators and a wide space for parking. The Kingdom Centre is a must-visit place in Saudi Arabia.

The Riyadh National Zoo

It is one of the largest zoos in Saudi Arabia. The national zoo houses 1400 animals of 40 different species, involving Elephants, Kangaroos, Monkeys, Seals and many other animals. The zoo is covered with 55 acres of land. The zoo is open for 6 days a week and it offers a great enjoyment for kids.

The National Museum of Riyadh

Located in the King Abdul Aziz, Historical Center, The Riyadh National Museum is a double-storey building that houses a wide array of artifacts of both the past and present, including manuscripts and display boards. The museum is known for its great exhibitions all around the world.

Some of the materials needed by an audio transcriptionists are a good set of earphones or headset and a transcription foot pedal. Additionally, either working office based or home based, an up-to-date desktop or laptop is an advantage. Your keyboard should be suitable to your needs as well as your mouse to prevent strain to your hands. our working table and chair should be appropriately positioned based on comfort.

Qualities of an Audio Transcriptionist

Given these descriptions of audio transcription, one may deduce that the work of a transcriptionist is indeed very important. It is something that must not be taken lightly, as the written output of his work will be used for reference of employees, researchers, businesses, and other end-users. An audio transcriptionist must therefore possess a high level of comprehension, good hearing acuity, and excellent English grammar, especially since there are times when the audio/video file may not be very clear. Ability to be proficient in using various internet-based resources is necessary. Knowledge in various computer applications is also an advantage.

Audio transcription is an emerging field of expertise that every types of professional have been attracted. A nurse can work as medical transcriptionists while a social science graduate can become a legal transcriptionists or podcast transcriptionist. Any career inclined with excellent English comprehension has the advantage to work as academic or business transcriptionist.

Medical transcription is somehow a necessity among nursing graduates.  Since the nurses work directly with doctors, they must be equipped how to become a medical transcriptionist.  So most nursing school nowadays include medical transcription in their curriculum.  The work of a medical transcriptionist does not only include audio transcription in a hospital setup.  Other tasks are being assigned to them and especially for nurses who know how to work as medical transcriptionist, it will be an added advantage.

I received an email from a registered nurse who currently practicing his profession in one of the hospitals in the southern Philippines.  His present level in medical transcription is as a beginner, but he has experience in medical transcription during his college days for which he got his Certificate of Medical Transcription.

The factors that prompted him to pursue a career in medical transcription are his nursing degree and his medical transcription elective in college.  He actually considers this as his stepping stone.  Since he decided to pursue this career, he would do anything just to have this job.

He prefers to work at home as medical transcriptionist given the luxury to be comfortable and relaxed.

Because medical transcription is most appealing to his interest, he states that the most important characteristic or quality to become an effective and productive medical transcriptionist is the listening skill having enough resources and at the same time being a patient individual.

To become a seasoned medical transcriptionist in the future, he believes that whatever you do, do it in the best way you can.

Major online news agencies reports today the ever anticipated banning of Viber by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a report released by Reuters, the  Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in the Kingdom has posted in their website the following statement.

"The Viber application has been suspended ... and the (regulator) affirms it will take appropriate action against any other applications or services if they fail to comply with regulatory requirements and rules in force in the Kingdom."

As an expatriate working in Saudi Arabia, using Viber to connect with my family in the Philippines is very convenient. Since I have reliable Mobily Internet at home in Riyadh, and my family has so far a fair SmartBro connection in the Philippines; web-based communication is very easy.

It was not long time ago that I started to use Viber to have a free call to my family. But now, no more Viber to enjoy. You can start looking for other alternative VoIP app but even Skype is being considered to get banned in Saudi Arabia.

Reasons of Banning Viber and other Instant Messaging and VoIP app in Saudi Arabia

Here are some unconfirmed reasons because there still no definite statement coming from the government agency.

• Viber does not meet any regulations and laws existing in Saudi Arabia.
• Telecom companies such as Mobily, STC and Zain are deprived from income.

Other Countries, Regions and Providers also have also banned Viber as per Viber website

• Argentina
• Myanmar
• Vodafone
• Ireland
• Hungary
• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• O2 in UK
• T-Mobile in UK
• Lebanon
• UAE
• Belize

When I was in Saudi Arabia in 2013, I encountered a call and text scam telling me that I won SAR200,000.  This amount of money is huge.  The scam will go like this.

A person, usually unable to speak English, contacts you through your mobile number, telling you won 200,000 Saudi Riyals.  He will say that you won by a raffle made by STC or Mobily.  He will ask you to confirm your mobile number by reading the SMS he will send.  The message will be named after STC or Mobily, but of course it can be very suspicious. The SMS also states a password.

"Please do not disclose your temporary password to anyone, even to an STC representative. Your temporary password is 365462."

But then, he will ask you about the password.

Checking the Internet for similar scam, you will know there are similar incidents of scam activity involving a fraudulent calls. When proceeded, here are some other things that will happen.

• The scammer will ask you to buy a prepaid card load and you will give them the PIN code as a requirement to process your price.
• The fraudulent price will be processed through bank transfer like in Al Rajhi Bank.
• To get your attention also, the scam person also will tell you that your STC sim serial number 899660 is in the list of the lucky draw. If you will check your SIM card, it actually starts with this number.
• The incoming call number that will appear on your phone seems legitimate like in my case it was 0535491083.
• All similar stories can be searched on the Internet with the same price of "You won 200,000 SAR".

I never knew that this kind of fraudulent activity may happen in Saudi Arabia wherein there is strict registration of mobile SIM cards. Mobile numbers in Saudi Arabia is required to register under your name and Iqama or national ID. Good thing, I sensed it was suspicious when the scam caller asked me to disclose what I received from SMS message, wherein it contradicts what it was stated.

When I initially posted this story online, I received a lot of comments.  Please see below:-

1.       PH

Aug 9, 2015

this fuckers are still alive..when i asked to provide his employee ID then he said “Why?you go” hahahaha stupid lowlife trying to earn without sweating..here is the numbr who called me 058-2014803

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

PH

Aug 13, 2015

Thank you PH for sharing this information.
I hope they will be tracked down.

 

2.      

Ace

Aug 18, 2015

These two numbers called me also telling the same stupidity: 0501785965 & 0538171974

 

3.      

Archie de Lara

 

Aug 19, 2015

Hi Ace,
I think they use various numbers. I hope STC will track them down.

 

4.      

Gilbert Paruli

Aug 30, 2015

Hi Ace,
I believe that I am a victim now and they used my Zain number. I already report it by SMS at 800825.

Here are their numbers;
0592343632
0598600259

 

5.      

Sajid Mostafa

Sep 1, 2015

The same thing happened to me.They said that they will call me after few minutes to say what to do to get 200,000 riyals..The numbers are- 0559879404 and 0530605690.Be careful guys, never give any password or code to them 

 

6.      

sonicxz

Sep 3, 2015

Same thing happened to me just now, somebody call me and inform me that I won 200,000 riyals from MBC. From them on, MySTC texted me for temporary pin, and this guy want me to give him said pin, but I refused, since it states that never give ur pin to anybody even through STC employee.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

sonicxz

Oct 1, 2015

Hi Sonicxz,
I’m glad you didn’t entertain that scam. Thanks.

 

7.      

monchito endaya

Oct 3, 2015

this is scam. STC and Mobily already issued statement about this scam in Arab news.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

monchito endaya

Oct 25, 2015

That is correct Mon.

 

8.      

Mohamed Bangura

Oct 25, 2015

I received this call today from 0590939753 to my zain sim telling me I’ve won sr 200,000. He gave the serial number 8996604211 to confirm on my sim. What is happening? The mobile company operators have to do something about this.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Mohamed Bangura

Oct 25, 2015

Hi Mohamed,

Yrs, I hope Saudi authority will do something to block this 20,000 SAR scam.

 

9.      

Rodney R. Munn

Oct 26, 2015

Someone using mobile # 0559879404 just tried this scam on me.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Rodney R. Munn

Oct 30, 2015

Hi Rodney,

Good to see your comment here.

This scam is really unpredictable and they use STC numbers.

 

10.  

Mohammed Nayeem

Oct 26, 2015

I too also received a call from these Scam fuckers on my STC number, the call is from Mobile No. was 0536376393. What will happen if anyone share his mobile secret pin?. Please advise guys. STC authority must have to the serious action against this Scams.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Mohammed Nayeem

Oct 30, 2015

Hi Mohammed,

I don’t know how these scammers are able to use STC numbers to scam people. Thank you for letting our readers know about your experience.

 

11.  

Binu G.M

Oct 28, 2015

I also received a call. After two days I report to STC customer care, Then they give a number 900, and told me to send message “9988” to the number 900. Then I received a message that, someone already taken two sim from my iqama without my permission and without getting my iqama copy. Then, I become very much tensed. Please be very carefull. I think, they are misusing the “mySTC” android application or mySTC website and send a temporary password to our mobile. If we tell the password, they can know everything about which numbers we usually call, our stc sim pin number, available balance and lot of. And after they will tell, they are from STC, and call for verification purpose and ask for your iqama number. If we tell our iqama ID, They got every thing. Then after they take Sim from our iqama ID. I don’t know, how they take SIM without getting original or copy of the iqama.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Binu G.M

Oct 30, 2015

Hi Binu,
Thank you for sharing this.
I hope STC will be able to penalized these scammers.

 

12.  

Dodong GLenn

Nov 11, 2015

just today… i’ve received a call from these s****ags… at first they ask my iqama number so they can put on record… i gave it… they give me prize # and file #… and then…supposed a check #.. but according to them, their system can’t open due to some payment issue… government tax [if i remember it right]… and asked me to buy stc reload cards worth 1550SAR… f##k that just i realized that was scam… so i cut the line…

sorry but they got my iqama number… is it a big deal?

please let me know…

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Dodong GLenn

Nov 11, 2015

These scammers might use your Iqama number for other scam purposes.

 

13.  

John Paul

Dec 7, 2015

I just received a call. An indian guy. He said he is from stc company and I won a 200,000sr. that I would claim a check to al rajhi bank. He is asking me to buy a load of 300sr and give him the serial number for their procedure. Then I tell him that my load is almost finished so he must call me because his instruction is not to hang off my phone so. Then he called me and he wait for 10minutes without hanging down. Hahaha. So i took my 300sr used load and give him the serial number. After that he did not call me again. I had cost him 10mins of call. Here is the phone number of the scammer. 0506981127

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

John Paul

Dec 9, 2015

Hi John,
Thank you for sharing this experience. That is the right thing to do. I hope these scammers saying you won 20,000 SAR will end. They do not realize that people are smart.

 

14.  

parvej ahammad shaikh

Dec 8, 2015

Today (08-Dec-2015) my friend received same type of call from a person, telling that he is calling from Zain (+966597329513). And told to go to Al Rajhi bank or Enjaz for collecting winning amount of SAR 200,000.00. When my friend delayed to disclose his Iqama id and his name, the person disconnected the call. He is talking in Urdu. He was showing urgency throughout the call.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

parvej ahammad shaikh

Dec 9, 2015

That is god Parvej, that your friend knows that winning SAR 200,000 from Zain is a scam. Thanks for letting us know this.

 

15.  

Sayed Mahmood Alaali

Dec 23, 2015

Something similar happened to me today, however I told the caller that if he is from Zain as he says then he can tell me my name! He hung up immediately! His phone number is: 0590978317

 

16.  

Nuhj Ramos

Jan 12, 2016

Yesterday I received a call from this number 0503278107 stating that he is from stc costumer service. And he said I’ve won from a raffle draw. Which I insisted that I didn’t join any raffle draw. Then he started mentioning my first six degit serial number of my card which was 899660, which is actually all stc numbers have the same first 6 digit pin. After that he said he well call me again for further instructions.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Nuhj Ramos

Jan 17, 2016

Hi Nuhj,
Thank you for sharing this.
I hope this will be stopped.

 

17.  

Edwin

Jan 19, 2016

Beware for this kind of SCAM!!! I received a certain call from an Indian guy pretending a STC employee today, the same scam for SR 200,000 winning e-voucher raffle. First, he gave me a password to open my STC account after that he knew everything about my records including my name, how much the latest load amount & balance i have. He knows also the serial # of my simcard. Then suddenly he ask me to buy SR 100 load voucher as a requirements to claim my price in Al Rajhi Bank. But take note, he want me to send first the new SR 100 voucher load to get the serial number to give me the reference of winning number. I told this crazy guy that I don’t have enough money to buy SR 100 voucher, then he told me to cancel my price if I don’t buy the SR 100 immediately then I answer, F_ _K YOU!!! after that he close the line of our phone conversation. This kind of scam is really a bloody fucking shit. Don’t ever entertain this kind of call.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Edwin

Jan 20, 2016

Hi Edwin,
It’s really annoying how come they can get the details of your sim card.

Thank you for sharing this.

 

18.  

WWEFan

Mar 2, 2016

I also experienced this few years ago. A Pakistani called me and said that my sim number 899660 has appeared in random lottery and I have won SAR 200,000 from STC. He will tell you to check your sim number and call him. For a minute I actually believed him because he was so convincing. They will ask you Iqama id and bank account number (which I didn’t give). Then he was told me not to disconnect the call and go to shop, purchase 50 cards of 100 riyals and give him the pin numbers in order for him to reveal the Al Rajhi cheque no. Thats where it clicked for me and I realized that he was a scam. I immediately ended the call. He kept calling me back and I blocked his no.

Thanks to Allah for controling my greed and I didn’t lose any money (except for a few riyals on calling him back.)

Please people be careful and don’t let these bast@rd$ troll you. I was saved but many innocent people ended up losing their hard earned money to these rasc@ls.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

WWEFan

Mar 10, 2016

Thanks WWEFan for sharing your story.
I too expected for a moment that it was true.

 

19.  

edwi

Mar 8, 2016

Hello! I just won a 200,000 Sr. Can somebody help me how to claim it? I am deeply in need of cash. Please tell me the procedure how to claim. Edwi from the Philippines.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

edwi

Mar 10, 2016

Edwin,
Please, do you really believe that you won SAR 200,000?

 

1.      

edwi

 

Archie de Lara

 

Mar 10, 2016

yes

 

20.  

jazjam

Mar 10, 2016

Where can we report this matter. I did not lose money on this since I knew it was a scam, but how they knew my number and iqama details is worrisome.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

jazjam

Apr 21, 2016

I think you can report this to the Ministry or STC.

 

21.  

shihabukp

Apr 19, 2016

Just now… I got call from 0596252170 — tells I WON ZAIN ANNUAL CONTEST SAR 200000

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

shihabukp

Apr 21, 2016

Up to this date, I do not know why Saudi Arabia can catch this.

 

1.      

concepab

 

Archie de Lara

 

Apr 25, 2016

Those people operates mostly outside the Kingdom.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

concepab

Apr 26, 2016

That means, they can access the data base of the Kingdom from outside?

 

1.      

concepab

Archie DeLara

Apr 26, 2016

What data base? all they do is dial a random number and hope that the person on the other line is a greedy person.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

concepab

Apr 27, 2016

I heard some were able to know the Iqama number based on that STC or Zain number that they are calling. Someone told me that the caller know his Iqama number.

 

1.      

concepab

Archie DeLara

Apr 27, 2016

Really? that’s dangerous. always report any kind anomalous call you will receive… and never buy a sim card from outside mobile shop or store.

 

22.  

Archie DeLara

Apr 26, 2016

I hope the Kingdom will continue this
http://www.arabnews.com/news/585471

 

23.  

Biju

May 4, 2016

I got a call now from 0582712329. But I knew, so shut his mouth down.
But where can we complain about this in KSA? So that Police can catch them to stop such calls for ever.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Biju

May 5, 2016

Hi Biju,
Keep him talking so he will lose money.
I guess, maybe you can record the voice if you have time and show the police.

 

24.  

Pop

May 6, 2016

yesterday i got a call from this number 0530757768, telling i won a 200,000 sr from stc then they give me some steps on how to claim the price but first he told me to go in a nearest hyper panda ti buy 12 pcs of calling card and send the id and card number to him. after the next steps which the last steps is to go to tha al rhaji bank but before i claim the price i need to pay the tax in every 50,000 their is 1,735 something to pay in total almost 7000 + sr i need to pay,while his talking to me i record his voice his sound like india not saudi.

 

1.      

Admin

 

Pop

May 6, 2016

Do these people really think they can get away with this scam.

 

25.  

Sean

May 14, 2016

They are still at it – only today on 0502 004 270

With all the tracking possible today how come STC haven’t done anything to arrest these guys?

 

26.  

Georgina

Jun 4, 2016

Dear All,

I just encountered this scam minutes ago. Unfortunately, I was able to give my IQAMA number  that’s it.

Am I in big trouble now??? Please, this is just worrisome.

Let us all not be gullible in these kind of situation, especially if it’s too good to be true. #LeassonLearned

Please advise…

Appreciate it so much.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Georgina

Jun 12, 2016

Hi.. Sorry to hear that.
I guess they can’t do anything drastic just your iqama number.

 

27.  

Aadil ahmad Khan

Jun 6, 2016

Hello all,
Same happened with me from caller 0509943791…
I have not given him any passwords..please be aware…

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Aadil ahmad Khan

Jun 12, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience

 

28.  

Marry Abraham

Jun 18, 2016

i have received a similar call from the number 0581440560, and i have reported the zain agent by calling on 959, hoping they will find out some solution for it, most importantly the caller was speaking in my national language urdu

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Marry Abraham

Jul 15, 2016

These people are very equipped and skilled. They know various languages.

 

29.  

mhymn atih

Jul 11, 2016

just now i received call,,,,i win 200000 riyal from stc….they ask for bank acc. and i gave a dormant acc. ,,,then they ask for pin but i did not give……

 

30.  

UTTAIF

Jul 13, 2016

1 HOUR BEFORE I ALSO RECEIVED CALL FROM THIS NUMBER 0598219950, AND SAME STORY WHAT PEOPLE HAVE MENTIONED BELOW.. I SAVED HIS NUMBER TO MOBILE TO SEE ON IMO AND WHATSAPP, ON IMO HIS NAME IS RAJKUMAR SHARMA…AFTER SPEAKING WITH HIM SOME SECOND, I COME TO KNOW HE IS DEFINITELY MUSLIM….ANY BODY KNOW HOW TO TRACT THIS PEOPLE…

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

UTTAIF

Jul 15, 2016

I hope this is not against any religion or race. I hope these scammers will be caught.

 

31.  

Don

Jul 13, 2016

i received also a call from STC claiming that i won, the number is 0535763110. He said i won 200,00 SAR and asking for 2,150 SAR to deposit. Tnx..for your info..Beware

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Don

Jul 15, 2016

Sadly.. The scam still exist. Thank you for sharing ypur experience

 

32.  

A.Khaliq A.Jabbar

Jul 15, 2016

I also received such call from 059 859 5314. But I knew it is scam. So the caller wasted his time. He was speaking Urdu with me.
3 Signs of This call which sured me it is scam.
1.Call from Local Number
2.Zain always send me message with ‘Zain’ while the caller sent me message with ‘Zain SA’
3.He asked me for Iqama Number. While Zain has record of my details and fingerprints. So if he was Zain representative then why he asked for this info which they already have.

 

33.  

salman

Jul 19, 2016

I also received fake call from this number 0596081973 10 to 15 min he engage with me three time he calling he also send me code number with ZAIN SA name..he required 1700 SR mobile cards ZAIN / STC …he spiking Hindi but he accent was Punjabi …Saudi government should arrest & punish them criminals..they looted innocent people

 

34.  

Bruno Neptune

Jul 25, 2016

I just had a call a while ago from a mobily number 0545709469. He sounds like a Pakistani who doesn’t speak English fluently. At first he was trying to make a conversation with me but later told me his manager who speaks English will talk to me. But he told me to check first if I have 89966 at the back of my simcard to make sure that I am the exact person who won the SR200,000. I did what he asked me to do. And yes, there is 89966 in it which I learned a while ago that everybody has it. Anyway, to cut the story short, I know about mobile scams so after he calls again and asked me to call him back (probably he doesn’t have enough load to finish the conversation) I told him “Oh, I am so happy I won 200,000. Ok, I will call you back next year!”. But it seems he doesn’t understand. After a while that I am not making a call, he calls me back. I answered it but I keep on saying “Oh I won I won” repeatedly. Then he realized that I am just prolonging the conversation to exhaust his load. So he hang up. It sounds funny but Mobily shall act on this matter. There maybe too many people who were victimized.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Bruno Neptune

Aug 5, 2016

You had given the right lesson to this scammers. Good job.

 

35.  

juanl

Aug 4, 2016

Beware of 0546899617 I receive call with the same story.

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

juanl

Aug 5, 2016

Too bad.. Scam is still happening

 

36.  

Fareed

Aug 11, 2016

When I receive such calls asking for recharge cards, I tell the guy the following: Oh its great that I won. So you being the bearer of this good news, I gift this money to you and also I am very rich and do not need the money. Please keep it and if you want I will give you a legal authorization. So, buy the recharge cards and whatever else is required from side and gift the money to yourself. You should see how helpless they become upon hearing this.

 

37.  

Tim Granite

Aug 29, 2016

Still happening. 0595825909 Glad I checked back. He’s waiting for me to call back.

 

38.  

raza khan

Sep 1, 2016

I just received a call. An indian guy. He said he is from stc company and I won a 200,000sr. that I would claim a check to al rajhi bank. He is asking me to buy a load of 300sr and give him the serial number for their procedure. Then I tell him that my load is almost finished so he must call me because his instruction is not to hang off my phone so. Then he called me and he wait for 10minutes without hanging down. Hahaha. So i took my 300sr used load and give him the serial number. After that he did not call me again. I had cost him 10mins of call. Here is the phone number of the scammer. 0547662922 01 september 2016

 

1.      

Janalie Minerva Ibañez

raza khan

Jan 12, 2017

It also happened to me now…exactly the same as this… they told me i had won 200k real and they keep calling me until now… they want me to buy a load worth of 1000 real… this is the number they used..+966 59 548 5596.. 059 395 2041… i hope they will be caught

 

1.      

Archie DeLara

Janalie Minerva Ibañez

Jan 17, 2017

I hope this will stop

 

39.  

Hafiz Azeem

Sep 28, 2016

09/27/2016 Mujhe aj (0594095262) is num se call aai thi. Zain k had office Al riyadh se
us ne mujhe btaya k ap ka 2 lakh ryal iname nikla hy congratulation.
ap ko zain ki janib se ik code aay ga wo mujhe btao or 13.50 ryal k zain card ly kar un ki pin code mujhe send karo main ap ko ap ki amount ka Code btao ga ap al raji bank se ly lena.
us ne mujhe btaya k ap international call karte hen ap ki laotry nikal gai us ne mujhe wo num b btay jin py main call karta tha or phir us ne meri sim ka cradit b btaya k ap k pas itna belans hy
main ne kaha mujhe nhi chahye us ne call off kar di
meri hakoomat se guzarish hy ayse mujrumo ko pakre or un ko saza dy plz…
or zain compeny par action ly hmara porsnal deta kisi ko na dikhay
jizakumullah

 

40.  

rameez raja

Oct 18, 2016

good i got a call also butt unfortunately i can not record it. he was very clever but i got him when he asked me to tell him my IQAMA number.

i am very thankfull to you to share this very handy information

 

41.  

Allan Richie Tremor Noveloso

Nov 7, 2016

i am a filipino and had also recieved such call,,telling that i won 200,000 riyals…
then asked me to buy a load and send it to him..please inform the police to catch him this is the number,,0594198408..

 

1.      

Nawaf Alzeer

Allan Richie Tremor Noveloso

Nov 12, 2016

I have received a call from indian guys their number is 0582821056 they saying I win 200,000SR, then they said hold a second we will send u msg, a few mins later i received a SMS by Zain company, ” Your authentication code is …….” then he said give me the code number I send you I said no sorry I can’t give the number why. he said why you scared!! then he hang up on me. beware from this number 0582821056.

 

42.  

Nawaf Alzeer

Nov 12, 2016

I have received a call from indian guys their number is 0582821056 they saying I win 200,000SR, then they said hold a second we will send u msg, a few mins later i received a SMS by Zain company, ” Your authentication code is …….” then he said give me the code number I send you I said no sorry I can’t give the number why. he said why you scared!! then he hang up on me. beware from this number 0582821056…

 

1.      

Jenil Bless

Nawaf Alzeer

Nov 19, 2016

I am also got the same call from 058 347 8751 (Zain), but, unfortunately I gave my Iqama number to him. Is there nay problem for that…? Please tell me…

 

43.  

Mark Menor

Nov 23, 2016

I already give my IQAMA number and account number? What will happen? Please reply.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

Mark Menor

Dec 30, 2016

Be cautious

 

44.  

qaisar s

Dec 6, 2016

My wife also got the same fraud call from mobily number 0540758143 but fortunately she managed to record the conversation.Where can I complain, can any body suggest?

 

45.  

Farhan

Dec 21, 2016

I also received a similar call today 21/12/2016 with the same message/conversation. He asked me to provide the security code send via mobily, Then i called customer care in Mobily to reverify this winning offer and he confirmed it was fraud.

dear brothers, please take a note of this number : 0565232049, to avoid fraud messages and calls.

 

46.  

ali

Dec 26, 2016

I received similar call today 26/12/2016 at 2:30 pm. The guy has called my wife mobily number & told she has won Sr. 200,000. My wife informed me & i called the number. He told that my wife has won a lucky draw, she will get Sr. 200,000. The guy told me to buy 100sr mobily recharge card & load it. Also buy 3 sawa cards of 300sr & give the number to him. He will send this three number to Al Rajhi bank & i should confirm this number to get the money from bank.

I called mobily office & they told there is no such lucky draws. Its a fake/ fraud call. Brothers take note of this number 0562508771 to avoid fraud msgs. & calls.

 

1.      

Archie de Lara

 

ali

Dec 30, 2016

Thank you for sharing your story

 

47.  

Sha

Dec 28, 2016

It’s still happening. Today I got the call from 059 400 6501. Why doesn’t Zain take an action on this?

 

1.        

Archie de Lara

 

Sha

Dec 30, 2016

I guess Zain has no control

 

48.  

Mohamed Elias

Dec 31, 2016

Today Happening to me also from 0572334808 and told that ” you won SR 200000 ” in Mobily lucky draw.
1st person speak Arabic and then Given to Hindi Speaking Person after confirming my Nationality.
Note : Call not transferred between them , just given the receiver to 2nd person ! !
He asked NCB or Al Rajhi Bank details to transfer money but my one is SABB ! !.

 

1.      

The Valley of Friendship

Mohamed Elias

Jan 3, 2017

received a call today from 0546 902 082 as same

 

49.  

MOHAMMED THEKKUMAL

Jan 2, 2017

HEY GUYS TWO MORE NUMBERS 966562614298 AND 966549084031

 

50.  

Syed Pasha

Jan 3, 2017

I had received the call from 0562818075 name Ali raza pakistan nationality from Mobily customer care, asking me my details, first he told me to confirm the details which he sent to the mobile, the I confirmed, by mistake I told my IQAMA number, finally I managed to stop this, when he asked me to deposit 1250SAR in Al Rahji Bank to clear the Check of 200,000 SAR. Then I told i dont have such big amount to deposit now, then he asked me how much money you have, I became very confident that he is a fraud, scammer, then I told 300 sar, then he told me to go to BAQALA and buy 300 SAR voucher of STC, I asked him, you are calling from Mobily and telling me to buy the STC voucher, he told in this lucky draw STC & Mobily are partners. I told him that give me your address, I want to meet, he asked where your working in Saudi, I told Riyadh, then immediately he said he is in Damma-Khobar. These are frauds, please do not share your personal information and do not disclose any information. Companies must take action to stop these scammers.

Thanks

 

51.  

The Valley of Friendship

Jan 3, 2017

0546902082
The Frauds still active…….

 

52.  

Abdi

Jan 10, 2017

These scums try to scam me just few minutes ago. The scam phone number they used was 0565439040. We danced a little….(:

 

53.  

syed shah hasan quadri

Feb 8, 2017

Today it happened with me as well… He called up to say I won 2,00,000 sar and asked me to say Alhamdulillah many times and asked me to make Niyyah for Umrah and Ziyara of Madina with the same amount…. He took all my details including iqama number atm card number(luckily i gave him the number with minimum balance) and then he asked me to say the one time password received on my number, I said a NO to him and disconnected the phone… He convinced me by
1. sending an sms by name MOBILY ,
2. he told me my current mobily account balance
3. he tried to sweeten his talks by adding religious dialogues like asking me say mashallah, alhamdulillah, asking me to make intentions for umrah, ziyarah of madina, and so on good intentions…

I got a call from this number 0568649359

 

1.      

syed shah hasan quadri

syed shah hasan quadri

Feb 8, 2017

How to register complaint in cyber cell?

 

1.        

Archie DeLara

syed shah hasan quadri

Feb 8, 2017

Hi syed,
Thank you for sharing your story.
There is no way at the moment to catch these thieves.

 

2.      

Victor Sanao

syed shah hasan quadri

Sep 19, 2017

Just now I received a call from Mobile Number: 0573360410 informing me the same..”You Have Won SAR 200,000.00 from STC”. Initially an Arabic speaker was on the other line and I informed him that I don’t fully understand Arabic language so he passed the call to an English speaking person..his English sounds like an Indian….I dropped the call when he started asking about my Bank Account. I knew it was a SCAM.

 

54.  

roger pante

Jun 8, 2017

I’ve got also call and I gave 300sr worth of stc card.he got my atm account and my iqama number what should I do?

 

1.      

Ariane Mirandilla Amador

roger pante

Oct 3, 2017

Did something happen in your account after you give them your account number? Coz i also did the same  i’m so stupid

 

55.  

roger pante

Jun 8, 2017

He said that he is the c.r.I of lebara and I have his pic

 

1.      

Ecomax com

roger pante

Oct 18, 2017

Hi, today i received similar call while in the middle of the work using this number 0571434282. he sent me a m-code asking me about the verification code i received in the massage. unfortunately i gave it to him since i was not concentrating and not expecting something like this to happen to me. but after that i realized that there is something suspicious about him, especially after i told him i will call him again and he replied “but you don’t have enough credit to call”!!!. that was his first mistake…(now he received my attention!!!). well, i called him back later to know his plan and how he is going to get on me, and more important how much did he know about me. but before calling i did some research. i realized the following:
1- he was planning to let me buy 1200 STC voucher and either give him the vouchers no (which is highly unlikely” or to recharge my mobile with it.

2- he will ask me for my Iqama No. to start transferring the money as he claims!!!.
3- he will use “Mobily app” using the verification code i gave him+the iqama no to transfer the credit to his numbers and …vanish!!!

but those were his steps……….so be careful

since i refused to give him my personal information he can do NOTHING AT ALL. So don’t give your personal information to any anonymous.

stay awake and be safe

 

56.  

Pol Malabs

Jun 15, 2017

I also received the same calls. These guys wanted to get my iqama number and bank account. Fortunately, I don’t easily believe this kind of scam. I got very suspicious about their intention especially when I asked them if I could just come to their office to verify it and do the transaction . Please beware and be careful. These are their numbers: 0571949258/0572062298. These are people who should be stopped from making fool of us the innocent. I hope they will be caught by the authority the soonest. Lots of people out there have lost their hard-earned money because of this kind of illegal activity.

 

57.  

rocky igama

Jun 17, 2017

i report this number,#,0572981489,#0571945986,this is also scam,he tell me i won 200,000 sar..beware this number,thanks

 

58.  

Hackk Zyler

Jul 12, 2017

Fyi guys, also to this #0571534557, only now i receive a call from this # telling me that ive won a 200,000sr for my friendy #, he tell me to call him back but i didnt…?
Be ware guys, if you receive call like this then much better to ask google and the company involved.. Have a nice day..

 

59.  

homer macabulos

Jul 16, 2017

me too somebody called me ,, they ask me what is the 6 digit number that i received ,,then i told him after that he said i go to alrajhi bank to claim the money ”thats it he stop calling hehe

 

60.  

Sarah Gaupo

Jul 18, 2017

Hello everyone…today I encounter this kind of situation…but I don’t know if this is true or not because he tell me the exact number of my sim…if ever this is fraud or not….Allah gives me a sign inshaallah…..Just I think it well..he tell me to communicate with mbc 1 tv station …then he asking me a back account which I cant give it….who knows how true or just scam I hope to see the real…

 

61.  

Sarah Gaupo

Jul 18, 2017

The number who call me is#0572476146 please help me if ever this is fraud,give them a punishment because they much fooling many people and I’m one of them……

 

1.      

Milan Tiwari

Sarah Gaupo

Jul 27, 2017

Today it happened with me. He called up to say I won 2,00,000 QR (he call me from +92 3075226470) and asked me to say thanks to god that god gives you qr200000 and he was telling thanks many times and He took all my details with Q’ID photo, he said visit any of Doha bank branches for further process. Luckily my mobile battery was low and I make off my internet.
I just want to know that he has my QID copy it will be affect anything for me.

Asking Suggest from those people who face the same problem.

 

62.  

nillwhy roque

Aug 14, 2017

just minutes from now someone called me with this following numbers 0573079489/0572759870 saying that i won 200k s.r. i knew it was a scam and i did not fully gave all the details they need. Be careful with this fraud people, hope Saudi will make actions with this scamers.

 

63.  

Jhuzz Tee Jr.

Aug 24, 2017

Today this number called me 0573036763, The guy said I won 200,000 SAR from a mobile network here in Saudi Arabia. He ask me my personal info but I didn’t provide him. Please be aware of the number ” 0573036763″, how can I report this ?

 

64.  

Saivallitayil@gmail.com

Sep 28, 2017

Today it happened with me.He called up and say you won 2,00,000 sar and He make me believe in it like saying my all details about number,my last call to which number and call durstion after He took all my details including iqama number ATM card number(I was luckily my account was empty)after that He sent some confirm massage from Zain and my bank He told me that you have no balance on your account so this huge amount can’t be sent to empty account so plzz make your account minimum 2000 sar so we can make our transfer.like 20000 1st after like same will be credited.i just say I need time to arrange money 5 hour He sad ok. after that I go and check Zain and my bank in that information I conclude itzzz fake I just changed all my bank details and I think am safe..He call me after 5 hour I planned to play back I say I have the money I need some time to put to my account and after I say ATM machine have problem.He sad I call u tommorow morning .I say ok.plzzzz safe people itzzz not a joke… This the number they call me 059 615 9717… tomorrow also they call plzz try to catch them soon.am attached my SMS also in it.take care those guyzzz 

 

65.  

Kris Banares

Oct 16, 2017

In this world nothing is free…Maybe we can have a free calendar but not 200K Riyals…These tards keep calling me once a month and it starts to annoy me!!!0572214300 and 0573389822.

 

66.  

Jan Jairoz Canlas

Nov 19, 2017

On the spot now. I receive a call from like this and said i won 200,000 riyal. i sent him a photo of my iqama and expired atm account number. I smell fishy on this so i just ride on his thinking. Asking me to buy recharge card worth 650 riyal and send the numbers to him. So why will I do that. Just Block his number and Forget everything. Here is his number.+966571375606

 

67.  

Ronald

Jan 25, 2018

It was happened to me also. During the call it looks legit because the caller ID appear the mobile carrier. In my case it was STC. Beware of this number 0592037769.
Hope there’s a way to report this scammer.

 

68.  

Adnan Malik

Feb 25, 2018

WOW and all the time its Sr 200K

 

69.  

Adnan Malik

Mar 8, 2018

LOLzzzz I got this on WhatsApp and in return I harassed him so much that he literally blocked me – like “what will I do with Sr 200,000 – give me discount etc.”

Damn he blocked me.