FAKE. The Quezon City government warns the public not to fall prey to fraudulent schemes such as this text message on Tuesday (Nov. 2, 2021). The city's legal department said it is tracing the sources of the messages, calls, and e-mails that solicit money or merchandise. (Photo courtesy of QC Government Facebook) MANILA - Scammers and con artists are at it again. The Quezon City government issued yet another warning on Tuesday against fraudsters who misrepresent themselves as local officials or connected with the mayor's office. In a Facebook post, the city government said based on the information they gathered, unscrupulous individuals pose as city officials to solicit money or merchandise. Mayor Joy Belmonte said the modus involves voice calls, text or private messages, and emails supposedly from official sources or the city government. "Kindly be advised and remain vigilant. The Office of the City Mayor under Mayor Joy Belmonte and the Departments of the Quezon City Loc