NCRPO warns vs fraud amid No Contact Apprehension’s resumption

MANILA, Philippines — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday warned motorists against scams posing as fake law enforcement agents and conducting illegitimate collections.

Usually sent via text messages or online platforms, the fraudulent scheme, posing as traffic notices with suspicious links, directs victims to pay charges for their alleged traffic violations.

“Do not be easily deceived by individuals who use the names of government agencies to demand money,” NCRPO Officer in Charge Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano said in a statement.

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“Report suspicious transactions and preserve messages, receipts, screenshots and other evidence that can help authorities identify and investigate those responsible,” he added.

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Three individuals posing as parking attendants were recently arrested for alleged unauthorized collecting excessive parking fees from motorists in Malate, Manila.

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The NCRPO also reminded motorists to verify the identity and authority of anyone claiming to be a local government official, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel, traffic enforcers, and authorized parking attendants before paying.

Likewise, the Manila Police District said that motorists should verify traffic citations and payment instructions through legitimate government channels.

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This alert comes amid scams related to the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) reimplementation in Metro Manila.

NCAP’s resumption in Manila, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Quezon City and San Juan follows after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary restraining order against the system.

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Under this setup, closed-circuit television and other technology are used, instead of traffic enforcers to record vehicles allegedly violating traffic rules.

After manual review and verification, vehicle owners who committed violations are issued notices sent via SMS and email.