🚨 URGENT PUBLIC WARNING: Multi-Million Peso Construction Fraud Identified
Subject: Schedio Architects / Bermido Builders Status: Illegal Operation / High-Level Predatory Fraud
If you are planning a construction project or investing in real estate in the Philippines, stop and read this immediately. A sophisticated fraud ring is currently operating under the names Schedio Architects and Bermido Builders, having already embezzled millions of pesos from unsuspecting clients and foreign investors.
🛑 The "Entity" and The Individual
Investigation has confirmed that this organization operates entirely outside the legal framework of the Philippines.
Primary Person of Interest: Kevin Bryan Dimaculangan Bermido (DOB: 02-22-1989)
False Claim: Poses as a Civil Engineer (License: 0118536).
Legal Standing: NON-EXISTENT. This entity is NOT registered with:
DTI (Department of Trade and Industry)
PCAB (Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board) — Crucial for any legal construction.
PRC (Professional Regulation Commission)
🚩 The Modus Operandi: How They Deceive You
This is not just a "bad business"; it is a calculated predatory scheme designed to bypass your logic and steal your life savings.
1. Digital Deception (Fake Prestige)
They utilize high-end, Gen-AI-generated visuals and stolen portfolios to create an illusion of professional success. Do not let "aesthetic" social media profiles substitute for physical, verifiable project sites.
2. Psychological Manipulation (False Urgency)
They manufacture "crises" or non-existent structural issues mid-project to demand immediate, unplanned payments. This high-pressure tactic is designed to keep you in a state of panic so you don't pause to verify their claims.
No Formal Contracts: They avoid legally binding documents, offering only vague "agreements" or verbal excuses.
Untraceable Payments: They demand massive sums (up to 20M PHP) but refuse to provide Official Receipts (OR). They issue only handwritten slips to evade tax laws and legal accountability.
4. Embezzlement & Life-Threatening Substandard Work
Once funds are secured, the "architects" either abandon the site entirely or use the cheapest, most dangerous materials available. They are not just stealing your money; they are compromising the physical safety of your family.
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself (The Gold Standard of Verification)
In the Philippines, "trust" is not a business strategy. Verify everything.
Demand a PCAB License: If a contractor cannot produce a valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board license, they are operating illegally. Period.
Verify via PRC: Use the online LERIS system or visit a PRC office to verify if the individual is actually a licensed professional.
Physical Office Verification: Do not rely on WhatsApp or Facebook. Visit their registered DTI business address in person.
No Official Receipt, No Payment: Legal businesses must provide BIR-registered official receipts.
🙏 CALL TO ACTION: Stop the Cycle
We are using public pressure because regulatory enforcement can be slow. You are the front line of defense.
REPORT: Flag their profiles on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for "Fraud/Scam."
SHARE: This information is critical for expats and OFWs who may be targeted from abroad.
STAY SILENT NO MORE: If you are a victim, gather your handwritten slips and documentation. Awareness is the only way to end their cycle of exploitation.
Protect your assets. Protect your family. Do not engage with Schedio Architects or Bermido Builders.
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