Ayala Corporation has issued a public warning against fraudulent online accounts using the name of retail brand Spinneys to lure victims into a bogus “jobs for investment” scheme.
The fake pages surfaced shortly after the UAE-based supermarket chain Spinneys announced plans to expand into the Philippines in partnership with Ayala Corporation—a development scammers appear to be exploiting to gain credibility.
In the scheme, individuals posing as recruiters advertise supposed job openings for “Spinneys Philippines.” Applicants are promised fast-track hiring, but only after joining as “members” through an upfront cash investment.
Under a so-called basic plan, victims are asked to shell out ₱8,000 (around 500 AED) in exchange for a promised daily return of 0.5 percent, with capital supposedly released after 150 days along with “automatic dividends.” A more expensive standard plan demands 2,500 AED (nearly ₱40,000), dangling a 0.7 percent daily return and a 120-day capital release period.
Ayala emphasized that these offers are fraudulent. The conglomerate said it has no connection to the individuals behind the fake pages and does not endorse any recruitment or investment scheme tied to them. Steps are now being taken to have the scam accounts removed.
The company stressed that official updates regarding its partnership with Spinneys are released only through verified corporate channels.
Ayala is urging the public to remain vigilant against online offers that misuse the names of reputable brands to appear legitimate. Consumers are advised not to engage with suspicious pages, share personal information, or invest in schemes that promise unusually high and guaranteed returns—hallmarks of classic investment fraud.
