Art 177 usurpation of authority of official functions.
Art. 178. Using fictitious name and concealing true name
Art. 179. Illegal use of uniforms or insignia.
Any person who shall knowingly and falsely represent himself to be an officer, agent or representative or agency of the phil govt who, under pretense of official position, shall perform any act to any person in authority or public office of the Philippine Government.
Art. 318. Other deceits. — The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine of not less than the amount of the damage caused and not more than twice such amount shall be imposed upon any person who shall defraud or damage another by any other deceit not mentioned in the preceding articles of this chapter.
Any person who, for profit or gain, shall interpret dreams, make forecasts, tell fortunes, or take advantage of the credulity of the public in any other similar manner, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos.
vil Code of the Phils.
Art. 26. Every person shall respect the dignity, personality, privacy and peace of mind of his neighbors and other persons. The following and similar acts, though they may not constitute a criminal offense, shall produce a cause of action for damages, prevention and other relief:
(1) Prying into the privacy of another's residence:
(2) Meddling with or disturbing the private life or family relations of another;
(3) Intriguing to cause another to be alienated from his friends;
(4) Vexing or humiliating another on account of his religious beliefs, lowly station in life, place of birth, physical defect, or other personal condition.
MORAL DAMAGES
b. Besmirched reputation
c. Mental anguish
d. Fright
e. Moral shock
f. Wounded feelings
g. Social humiliation
h. Serious anxiety
-If you have encounter person/s trying to be police man, and intimidate you for collection purpose, it is a crime.
-If someone send you a message that he is Judge Dela Cruz of certain RTC and he wants you to pay/settle and actually, he is not, it is a crime.
-If you receive a letter having imprints like logo of the supreme court/PNP without their authority, it is a crime.
-If you receive a letter indicating the name of a public official like Judge, atty's of RTC without their authority, is a crime.
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