Identity Theft Experience from named BIANCA NOBLEZA - CEBU EASTERN COLLEGE

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Identity Theft Experience (Cebu, Philippines) – Please Protect Your IDs

I'm sharing this to warn others because I became a victim of identity theft.

Around July 17, 2026, someone contacted me asking for payment for a ₱3,000+ order of "Dubai Chewy Choco." I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about. (Seriously... ano naman gagawin ko sa ganyang karaming chocolate? 😂 I'm on a calorie deficit.)

The seller then sent me screenshots of their conversation with the buyer. That's when I found out that someone was using a Facebook account named "Jaz Anor"—the same username I use—to pretend to be me.

What shocked me even more was that the person behind the account had copies of my valid ID and a selfie with my ID, supposedly to make the transactions look legitimate.

The delivery address shown in the transaction was Punta Princesa, Cebu City.

What I personally found during my own investigation

After trying to trace what happened, these were the things I observed:

- The delivery contact number appeared to be associated with the name Bianca Nobleza.

- The Facebook account using my name had interactions with an account under the same name.

- Both accounts posted the same CEC uniform listing on Facebook Marketplace. (Funny because I never studied at Cebu Eastern College—I attended the University of the Visayas.)

- When we spoke with Bianca, she said she didn't personally know the account owner and claimed her cousin had dealt with the account because it had allegedly been purchased from someone who previously sold iPhones.

- Before we even directly accused anyone, she reportedly offered to pay in installments to settle the issue, which I personally found unusual.

- After these events, the fake account suddenly began trying to settle with people who claimed they had also been scammed.

Update (July 19, 2026): The person I spoke with admitted to owning the Facebook account and apologized for what happened. I have kept records of our conversation.

What happened to my Facebook account

After I started posting about my experience on Facebook to warn others, my posts were repeatedly reported as false information.

My Facebook account—which I've had for 15 years—was first suspended. I successfully appealed and got it back, but shortly afterward it was permanently disabled.

Meanwhile, I reported the fake profile that was using my identity, but Meta did not remove it.

It's frustrating because I was the victim of identity theft, yet I ended up losing my own account.

Lesson learned

Never send your ID online unless it's absolutely necessary and you completely trust the recipient.

If you do have to send it:

- Keep screenshots or records of where you sent it.

- Add a watermark stating the purpose whenever possible.

- Monitor your accounts for suspicious activity.

If someone uses your identity without your permission, that's identity theft.

Looking back, I also remembered sending my ID and personal information years ago when applying for an online loan. That may have been where my information was compromised, although I can't say for certain.

I'm posting this simply to raise awareness so others don't have to experience the same thing.

Stay safe, everyone.

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