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MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday warned the public against a text message scam involving its no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP).
The said message scam, according to MMDA, baits those who receive the text with an NCAP alert, which then directs them to a dubious website where they are told to pay a fine.
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But the MMDA reminded the public that the NCAP has been suspended since 2022.
“The operation of the NCAP has remained suspended since 2022 due to the issuance of a temporary restraining order by the Supreme Court. Because of this, no payments or fines are being collected from those caught violating traffic laws,” the MMDA said.
It then reminded the public to be vigilant against text messages and posts on social media, reminding them to verify information from legitimate sources.
The MMDA also urged the public to report similar posts or texts to its hotline: 136, or through its official social media accounts.