The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a public advisory warning citizens against fraudsters misusing its name to conduct online scams and steal sensitive information.
The regulator clarified it never requests personal or confidential details through calls, SMS, emails, or social media, urging citizens to reject suspicious communications.
Fraudsters posing as PTA representatives have targeted users through phone calls and emails, attempting to obtain personal data, banking details, and national identity information.
The advisory instructed citizens to immediately report dubious calls, emails, or messages received in the name of PTA, while verifying sender identities before responding.
PTA warned that suspicious links shared via social media, emails, or text messages could compromise bank accounts, digital identities, and other sensitive information.
Citizens were advised never to click unverified links and strictly avoid sharing passwords, PIN codes, CNIC numbers, or banking details with anyone.
The authority urged the public to promptly report fraudulent online activity to help curb cybercrime and protect digital users across Pakistan from rising threats.
ITP Issues Advisory
Islamabad Traffic Police also issued a cyber advisory warning citizens about fraudulent SMS messages falsely claiming expired vehicle documents and directing recipients to suspicious online links.
The advisory confirmed the fraudulent link “https://policepakistan.help/traffic-police” was part of a scam campaign, urging citizens not to click or engage with such communications.
Police said that citizens must avoid clicking unknown links, downloading untrusted applications, or responding to suspicious emails and messages containing deceptive requests.
