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Police warn motorists of traffic violation scams as No Contact Apprehension resumes
The National Capital Region Police Office has alerted the public to fraudulent schemes impersonating law enforcement and demanding payment for alleged traffic violations. The scams, typically distributed via text messages and social media, direct victims to click suspicious links and pay charges.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned motorists on Tuesday to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes exploiting the resumption of the No Contact Apprehension Operation (NCAO).
Scammers are impersonating traffic enforcers and sending fake traffic violation notices through text messages and online platforms, directing recipients to pay charges for alleged traffic infractions. The fraudulent messages often contain suspicious links that attempt to collect money from unsuspecting motorists.
The NCRPO cautioned the public that legitimate traffic citations and apprehension notices do not require payment through links sent via text or online channels. Authorities advised motorists to verify any traffic-related communication directly with official police offices before making any payments.
Residents who receive suspicious messages claiming to be from traffic authorities are encouraged to report the incidents to local police stations or the NCRPO. The agency emphasized that legitimate traffic violation cases are processed through official channels and documented records, not through digital payment schemes initiated by unsolicited messages.