Na-Scam Ka Na Ba?
Na-Scam Ka Na Ba? (transl. Were You Scammed?) is a Philippine television documentary show broadcast by Q. Hosted by Leo Martinez and Maureen Larrazabal,[1] it premiered on November 20, 2005 replacing My Guardian Abby. The show concluded on April 8, 2006. It was replaced by Family Zoo in its timeslot.
| Na-Scam Ka Na Ba? | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Presented by | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | Q |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | November 20, 2005 – April 8, 2006 |
Outline
Each show gives details about a batch of scams on a particular topic.[1] The show features confessions of various con artists and details of how they scammed their victims. It also relates the stories of individuals who lost money and property to scam artists. Some people featured on the show are still traumatized by the experience; their faces are covered by shadows and their names replaced. This show warns viewers to be careful of scammers and their "shady schemes and malicious operations" and gives tips on how to avoid being a victim.[1]
The show is considered "infotainment" and is presented in a factual but entertaining manner. As co-host, Maureen Larrazabal, stated, "It is done in a light and funny way so it doesn’t come across as hurtful to persons who experienced first-hand the scenarios we act out.".[2]
References
- "Con artists bare modus operandi in QTV's show Na-Scam Ka Na Ba?". The Manila Bulletin Online. June 20, 2006. Archived from the original on March 14, 2008. Retrieved October 4, 2007.
- Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (July 20, 2006). "The Scam-free Show". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 8, 2007.