The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is warning the public against individuals posing as survivors of the building collapse in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Based on the initial report of DSWD Field Office 3 in Central Luzon, a man was discovered pretending to be a survivor of the tragedy.

The man has since been arrested by authorities, and later admitted that he fabricated his story in order to receive government aid.

Authorities found that he was not a genuine survivor, was not a resident of the area, and had no connection to any of the victims at the construction site.

According to DSWD, they are coordinating with authorities and are currently studying possible charges that may be filed against the individual.