The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has warned the public against a syndicate sending fake text messages demanding payment for No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) violations.
Officials clarified that no such payment notifications are being issued at this time.
“The text message circulating regarding the payment of fines for NCAP violations is fake and did not come from the MMDA,” the agency said in an advisory Saturday. It also clarified that its official NCAP notification system is still under development.
The MMDA urged the public to make payments only through legitimate channels and report any suspicious messages or posts via Hotline 136 or its official social media pages.
Meanwhile, the agency conducted a public consultation with motorcycle groups, ride-hailing app firms, and transport network companies to discuss concerns related to NCAP and traffic regulations. These efforts aim to improve road safety and protect the rights of riders.
MMDA chair Romando Artes said the recent Supreme Court decision partially lifting the TRO on NCAP will help the agency manage traffic congestion more effectively while improving safety for all road users in Metro Manila.
