The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is taking action against text scams connected to the No Contact Apprehension Policy, according to Philstar.com. The report did not detail the specific measures the agency plans to take.
The move comes as the NCAP program returns in five Metro Manila cities, Rappler reports. The policy uses CCTV cameras to catch traffic violations, according to the Daily Tribune.
The MMDA has also assured motorists that they will not face double penalties under the program, Inquirer.net reports. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno commented on the policy's return, saying he cannot argue with the technology, according to The Manila Times.
The scam warnings and the program's relaunch appear to be unfolding at the same time. Drivers in the affected cities should expect enforcement through camera-based monitoring, while the MMDA works to address fraudulent messages that reference the NCAP.
What to watch next: how the MMDA's anti-scam measures take shape and how motorists in the five cities respond to the program's return.
