The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a warning to the public against unauthorized transactions related to voter certificates, following reports of a Facebook user allegedly charging fees for processing overseas voter certifications.

The incident involved a user named 'Mheay Sta Ana' who reportedly charged a client from Taiwan P1,800 for services, despite Comelec clarifying that voter certification is free for all registered voters.

The poll body emphasized that the Facebook account and individual involved are not affiliated with Comelec and advised the public to avoid engaging with suspicious online activities that request personal information.Citizens are directed to apply for voter certificates through official Comelec offices, with regular issuance available from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.The advisory underscores the importance of verifying legitimate channels to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with election procedures.