Financial Scams
Meezan Bank Customers Targeted via Spoofed Official Numbers
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A sophisticated banking scam is currently targeting Meezan Bank customers, raising serious concerns about data privacy and cybersecurity in Pakistan’s banking sector. Scammers are now…
Pakistan Loses $9 Billion Annually to Financial Scams: Global Report
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Pakistan is losing an estimated $9.3 billion annually around 2.5% of its GDP to financial scams, according to the Global State of Scams Report 2025…
SECP Warns Public Against Fraudulent Claims Tied to Delisted Barwaqt App
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ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Barwaqt app fraud alert, warning the public about ongoing scams linked to the…
SECP Upholds Penalty on VIS Credit Rating Company for Regulatory Violations
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ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Bench of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has dismissed the appeal filed by VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (formerly…
Be Aware: New Scam Surfaces Regarding PTA Approved Devices!
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LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is allegedly sending voice messages to mobile users, warning them that their phones are illegal and will be deactivated…
Senate Body Exposes Massive Solar Import Scam Allegedly Involving Habib Metropolitan Bank
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ISLAMABAD: A Senate Treasury subcommittee has been apprised of an alleged multi-billion-rupee solar import scam involving suspicious foreign fund transfers, over-invoicing, and questionable banking transactions.…
WhatsApp Accounts of Islamabad Principals Hacked to Defraud Students and Parents
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Islamabad: The WhatsApp accounts of numerous school and college principals have been compromised by fraudsters, who are allegedly utilizing these accounts to solicit financial contributions…
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