07/06/2020
Following protests in UP campuses and threats to our students, there are now multiple reports of empty, duplicate, and fake accounts bearing the names of UP students. We express our utmost alarm since these accounts are suspected to cause harm or spread false information. It would be best if we all stay informed and vigilant.
We are encouraging students NOT to panic and instead help each other in reporting SUSPICIOUS accounts ONLY. We just need to stand together against possible tactics seeking to silence our voice. Stay safe everyone!
First reported by Tug-ani where reports show accounts copying the names of UP Cebu students after the arrest of our fellow students during their peaceful protest last 05 June 2020.
“DISCLAIMER: As much as we want to shutdown true duplicate accounts, please do exercise restraint against reporting possible real-life accounts of people having the same name as ours.”
We are hoping that this is a glitch in the system only and can be resolved as soon as possible. However, let it be clear that we will not tolerate any misleading content posted on any account that will endanger our students. Thank you.
UPDATE: UP administration has released a public advisory — https://www.facebook.com/125780737444829/posts/3526437707379098/?d=n
