'Lost luggage' at NAIA not for sale – MIAA

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 24) — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) warned the public against transacting with online scammers allegedly selling «lost luggage» from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

The agency issued a statement on Thursday after a recent post on social media platform Facebook claimed that lost pieces of baggage at the airhub were up for sale.

MIAA said that, together with airline operators, they have «clear and established protocols in safekeeping and disposal of lost or left behind items.»

«Selling these items online is certainly not one of them,» it added.

MIAA Officer-in-Charge Bryan Co urged the public to protect themselves from fraudulent transactions.

«We appeal to everyone to be extremely careful and vigilant when browsing through the internet. Always exercise caution when engaging with online sellers. Do not be easy targets of scammers,» Co said.