MOCK INTERVIEW SCRIPT
Case: Barangay Scam – Client Intake Interview
Setting: Law Office – Conference Room
Duration: ~15 minutes
Interviewers:
Tadeo – Lead interviewer
Galang – Support interviewer
Pagco – Note-taker and legal support
Clients/Victims:
Frosabel
Perez
Feliciano
Briones
SCENE BEGINS
Tadeo:
Good morning, and thank you all for coming. We know this isn’t easy, especially since the
person who scammed you is from your own barangay. But you're in safe hands now. We’re here
to listen to your stories and figure out how we can help.
Galang:
This is just our initial meeting to gather facts. After today, we’ll draft your sworn statements and
evaluate if we can file a case—possibly estafa, or syndicated estafa if we discover more victims.
Pagco: (taking notes)
If you have anything to support your claims—screenshots, receipts, messages—please send them
to us after the interview. Let’s begin. Frosabel, would you like to go first?
FROSABEL’S STATEMENT
Frosabel:
Ako po si Frosabel, 41 years old. May karinderya ako sa barangay. Noong December, lumapit
siya sa akin. Sabi niya may paikutang investment, para sa lending daw. Kung magbibigay ako ng
₱25,000, babalik ito ng ₱35,000 after two weeks.
Tadeo:
Did you get any money back?
Frosabel:
Yes po, sa una. ₱5,000 na "profit." Doon ako nagtiwala. Nagdagdag pa ako. Pero pagkatapos
noon, wala na. Hindi na sumasagot, inalis kami sa group chat.
Galang:
May group chat kayo? Still accessible?
Frosabel:
Wala na, pero may mga screenshot ako. May mga post din siya noon na "legit daw" yung
negosyo.
Pagco:
Okay, that’s good. Please send us copies later.
PEREZ’S STATEMENT
Tadeo:
Thank you, Frosabel. Perez, please go ahead.
Perez:
Enrico Perez po, 35, nagtatrabaho sa gobyerno. I was told it was a barangay-backed cooperative.
May form, orientation pa sa barangay hall. Sabi niya, DTI registered daw. Kaya nagbigay ako ng
₱50,000.
Galang:
Did you see any DTI registration?
Perez:
Oo, pero fake pala. Tinawagan ko DTI last month—walang ganung coop. May pinakita pa
siyang endorsement letter na galing daw sa mayor. Peke rin.
Pagco:
May kopya ka ng form at fake endorsement?
Perez:
Yes. I still have them in my folder.
Tadeo:
Perfect. That helps establish false representation.
FELICIANO’S STATEMENT
Galang:
Next, Feliciano?
Feliciano:
Ako po si Marites Feliciano, 49, housewife. Sumali ako sa paluwagan sa group chat. Organized
siya. May schedule ng payout. Ako dapat sa ika-anim na linggo. Pero bago ako makasingil,
nawala siya. Binura yung group, binlock kami.
Tadeo:
Magkano ang nailabas mong pera?
Feliciano:
₱1,000 kada linggo, six weeks. ₱6,000 total.
Pagco:
Kilala mo ba ibang members ng paluwagan?
Feliciano:
Yes, mga kapitbahay. Pero parang sabwat din sila. Ayaw na rin makipag-usap.
Galang:
That might indicate collusion. We'll look into that.
BRIONES’ STATEMENT
Tadeo:
Briones, ikaw naman.
Briones:
Alberto Briones po, 60, retired seafarer. Lumapit siya sa bahay ko. Sabi niya, may partnership
siya sa kilalang padala center. If I invest ₱100,000, magiging franchise holder daw ako. May
flyers pa siya.
Galang:
Did you sign anything?
Briones:
May sulat-kamay na resibo. May pirma niya, pero walang notaryo. Pagkatapos kong magbigay,
hindi na siya nagparamdam. Umalis na rin sa bahay na inuupahan nila.
Pagco:
May kopya ka pa ng resibo at flyers?
Briones:
Yes, dala ko bukas.
CLOSING REMARKS
Tadeo:
Thank you, everyone. We’re seeing a clear pattern of false promises, fake documents, and breach
of trust. This points to estafa. If we discover five or more victims acting together, it may qualify
as syndicated estafa.
Galang:
We’ll now start drafting your affidavits. Please send us all your evidence, including screenshots
and documents. We’ll compile them for submission.
Pagco:
We’ll also check if she’s still in the area. If not, we can coordinate with authorities for further
action.
Tadeo:
We admire your courage. This is the first step to getting justice. We’ll be with you throughout
the process.
All Clients (together):
Maraming salamat po.
