Advisory
PR-073-2015

Public Reminded to Exercise Caution and
Transact Only with Embassy officials
for Consular Services and Advice

(RIYADH, 20 May 2015) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reminds the public to transact only with officials of the Philippine Embassy and its attached agencies and exercise caution when dealing with individuals claiming to be officials of the Embassy.

Every consular service provided by the Embassy is issued a corresponding Official Receipt with corresponding service numbers.

The names of the officials of the Embassy and its attached agencies as well as the Embassy’s contact information are available at http://www.riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph.

The following are not employees of the Embassy nor its attached agencies:

Lucy Grace Paala (0580842831)
Benedict Dayag
Cedrick Fernandez

According to a complaint, these individuals allegedly asked for money to facilitate passport services and assist in repatriation with regard to employment problems. (END)