So I got scammed yesterday.
With three consecutive trips lined up this May starting on the 3rd, I was craving a quick escape for the Labor Day weekend. Naturally, I thought—nearest beach, minimal effort—Batangas.
I started browsing for overnight packages and came across Cala Laiya. Everything looked legit. The Facebook page was Meta-verified, the photos were beautiful, and responses on Messenger were quick and reassuring.
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| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583741464895 |
Then came the “lucky” part.
A room was suddenly available for my exact dates. I was told I needed to make an immediate payment to secure it. Given that May 1 is a long weekend, it didn’t feel suspicious at the time. It felt urgent. So I transferred the amount.
Luckily, I only booked the cheapest room for one night.
Right after the payment, I was asked to send a security deposit.
That’s when it hit me.
You know that feeling when your gut starts catching up with your actions? Yeah, that.
I decided to double-check. I went to the official website, called the listed number—no answer. Tried again. And again.
On my third attempt, someone finally picked up.
And just like that, everything unraveled.
The Facebook page I transacted with? Fake.
The rates? Different.
Availability? Fully booked until May 6.
I had been scammed.
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