The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission issued a public warning against dealing with Quantum Trust, citing an alleged investment offer made without the required secondary license and promoted using a fabricated endorsement from Department of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go. In a December 2 advisory, the SEC’s Enforcement and Investor Protection Department found Quantum Trust to be soliciting investments in violation of the Securities Regulation Code. The scheme is marketed as a supposed “state-funded project” promising passive income of up to PHP 180,000 weekly for a minimum investment of PHP 19,800, and uses pressure tactics such as “limited slots” and “urgent enrollment requirements.” The Commission also flagged a phishing site impersonating GMA News Online and carrying a fabricated article claiming the project was endorsed by Secretary Go, and cautioned the public not to register, log in, or download apps promoted by unknown platforms due to phishing and other cyber-enabled scam risks. The SEC reiterated common red flags of illegal investment schemes, including unusually high or guaranteed returns, fake websites mimicking news outlets or government agencies, unknown links or apps used for registration, and high-pressure sales tactics, and urged investors to verify entities via the SEC website or the SEC Check App before investing.
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission 2025-12-12
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission warns public against Quantum Trust’s unlicensed investment scheme using fake finance ministry endorsement
The Philippine SEC warns against Quantum Trust for offering investments without a secondary license and falsely claiming endorsement by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go. The scheme violates the Securities Regulation Code, involving promises of high returns and pressure tactics. The public is advised to be cautious of phishing sites and verify investment entities through official SEC channels.