AF Payments warns against fake “12-month free ride card”

Makati City (26 January 2024) – AF Payments Inc (AFPI), the owner of the beep™ card brand used on Metro Manila’s Light Rail Transit, has raised concerns about an online promotion that guarantees “12-month free subway rides using beep™ cards,” which can be seen on the “Manila Metro” Facebook page. AFPI categorically denies involvement in this misleading, bogus, and fraudulent promotional scheme. 

“AF Payments has not authorized the selling of any “12-month free subway rides card” or any similar promotion. We urge beep™ card users and commuters to prioritize safety by being vigilant and refraining from clicking on or subscribing to any suspicious links that could potentially compromise your personal and financial data,” said JJ Moreno, CEO of AF Payments Inc.

AFPI encourages purchasing beep™ cards from its official outlets, such as LRT1, LRT2, and MRT3 stations, convenience stores, and online through official Shopee, and Lazada.

For accurate information, please visit AF Payments Inc. website <https://beep.com.ph/>.and official beep™ social media accounts on Facebook <fb.com/beepcardph>, X (Twitter) <twitter.com/beep_card>, and Instagram <instagram.com/beep_card>. If you have any concerns or come across any questionable activity, please report it to us immediately using our official channels.

“We appreciate the public’s consistent support and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all beep card users,” said Moreno.