LTO, PNP hunt online scammers
By J.Lo
"We will enhance our partnership with PNP-ACG to catch these scammers who are proliferating online," Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II will meet with Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to strengthen LTO's campaign against online scammers.
He assured public that LTO will not stop until online scammers are " behind bars."
Mendoza's warning came after LTO-Bicol reminded public to be vigilant against online scammers asking for large amounts of money supposedly in exchange for their assistance in claiming vehicle license plates.
"In some cases, victim will just find out that licenses provided by these scammers were fake…it noted that most of these scammers on Facebook were offering their illicit service through buy-and-sell groups," LTO-Bicol said.
Mendoza warned motorists who have yet to claim their license plates after he received reports that certain people are asking for fee of P200 in exchange for hassle-free claiming of license plates.
He said distribution of license plates is free, adding that distribution process has started in some areas in the country, particularly in Bicol Region.
According to Mendoza, LTO will come up with appointment system for systematic and orderly distribution of unclaimed license plates, including at malls that are being eyed as distribution sites.
He also urged LTO regional directors and heads of district offices to come up with best ways to distribute unclaimed license plates after he imposed 60-day deadline.
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