SEC advisory warns public against fraudulent Facebook page impersonating Tala Financing Philippines

Summary

The SEC issued a public advisory warning the public against a fraudulent Facebook page that impersonates Tala Financing Philippines Inc. by using the name, logo and branding of Tala Financing without authority. The advisory clarifies that legitimate Tala operations in the Philippines are conducted by Tala Financing Philippines, Inc. (SEC Reg. No. CS201710582, Certificate of Authority No. 1132, OPS Reg. No. OPSCOR-2023-0010). The SEC directed consumers to verify lender legitimacy via official SEC channels and report impersonators.