MMDA warns public anew over fake NCAP violation texts, payment links

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has renewed its warning against a phishing scam that sends motorists text messages claiming they have outstanding MMDA or No Contact Apprehension Policy violations and directs them to fraudulent payment websites.

MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III said he continues to receive messages and screenshots of the scam, which uses different website addresses and wording but follows the same scheme.

“HUWAG I-CLICK ANG LINK. HUWAG MAGLAGAY NG CREDIT CARD DETAILS. LALONG-LALO NA ANG CVV,” Torre said in a social media post.

The fake sites reportedly display a supposed traffic violation before asking victims to provide their card number, expiration date and CVV.

“Dadalhin kayo sa pekeng MMDA website, lalabas na kunwari may violation kayo, at pagkatapos ay hihingin ang inyong card number, expiry date at CVV,” Torre said.

Torre said an earlier demonstration showed how easily the fraudulent system could generate a supposed violation using fictitious information, including the plate number “ABC 123” and cellphone number “09171234567.”

He stressed that the legitimate MMDA website does not have a payment portal or a link directing motorists to one to settle NCAP violations.

“Ang legitimate MMDA website ay WALANG payment portal at WALANG link na magdadala sa inyo sa payment portal para bayaran ang NCAP violation,” Torre said.

Motorists seeking to verify legitimate MMDA services may use the eGovPH app, available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and access MMDA within the app, he said.

Torre urged the public to share the warning, particularly with family members and senior citizens who may be targeted by the scam.

“Kapag duda, huwag mag-click. Magtanong muna,” he said.###