TAWAS (ALUM) NGA TAPOL, SWERTRES, MAGICIAN IN COLON STREET, CEBU- SCAMMERS?

Going to Sto. Niño church and saw a group of people watching a street magic. I have seen this entertainment many times but it was just a snap look and I suddenly left the place as soon as possible before they will sell me something. 

But way back April 2, 2016, out of curiosity and I have enough time, I watched the show. A magician, I forgot his name, he said he has a house somewhere in Labangon. He performed and well-versed on encouraging people to gather in the area. Using his old school microphone, tweeter and a generator, 3 boxes with 3 live snakes inside, chick, egg and white mouse, he caught the attention of the viewers. But in the end, they are selling the Tawas (Alum). The magician explained well what are the benefits of this Alum, as they said, you will be protected with "Pikpik" or any form of witchcraft that may kill you. This is how it looks like. "Tawas nga Tapol"

The price is P20 pesos each. I bought 1 because I want to experience something supernatural but a man (introduced to me as the owner), also let me try the swertres luck. He gave me this:

Someone approached secretly. He said, I'm the owner and I will give you this opportunity. This is just a secret way to win Swertres. When you win, please don't forget us, but of course, we can assure you that you will win, here's the lucky number "158 or 207" for 2 days bet. You can bet for only P40 or P20 but not P50. Here's my phone number, please contact us if you win, because I can assure you that you will win, we will be calling the bet center for this. Surely you can share to me P1,800. But I am not asking you yet for that amount, what I am asking you is only for PLDT card to contact the bet center which is P300, we need to buy a card. I replied, "I'm sorry, I don't have that money", but the man is eager and insisted any amount, I gave P100 just to stop bothering me because it is a simple hold up but in a form of a scam. I was astounded with what happened. What came to my mind is that I have a great experience because I already know their modus and how they get money to any victim. I was a victim but an opportunity for me to post a credible story since I experienced it personally. I recommend to some, never be deceived with these experienced, organized, syndicated group of scammers on the street. I then smiled and said "Damn, I'm a fool!"

I also found this information same experience I had. Here's the link:

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