The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is alerting the public about a rise in text messages claiming to be from the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). These messages falsely accuse recipients of violating traffic laws and direct them to settle the supposed violation through a website link.
Important Reminder: NCAP enforcement has been suspended since 2022 by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
How to Protect Yourself:
- Ignore Suspicious Messages: Don’t engage with these texts. Delete them immediately.
- Verify Information: Check the sender’s number and confirm details through official government websites or social media pages (not links in the text).
- Don’t Click Links: Clicking suspicious links can compromise your information.
- Enable Multi-Factor Authentication: This adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.
Reporting Scams:
- Report cyberattacks and online scams to the Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326, managed by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is also taking action:
- The LTO is working with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to track down these scammers.
- They are collaborating with online payment partners to enhance client security.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II emphasizes: “The LTO does not send violation notices through text messages. This system has been inactive for a long time, so any message you receive is definitely from scammers.”
