online scams
NCCIA Warns Public of Rising Online Shopping Scams
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has issued an advisory warning citizens about online shopping scams involving fake websites, fraudulent social media stores and…
NCCIA Arrests Soneri Bank Operations Manager Over Alleged Sale of Customer Data
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has reportedly arrested Imran Ashraf, an operations manager at Soneri Bank, over allegations of selling customers’ sensitive identity…
Foreign Nationals Arrested Over Online Scam Activities Shifted to Adiala Jail
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has transferred 284 foreign nationals arrested in call center raids to two jails. The detainees were arrested during raids at…
NCCIA Arrests Two Oad Gang Members Over Online Prize, Parcel Scams
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two alleged members of the ‘Oad Gang’ on charges of defrauding citizens through fake prize schemes…
SECP Warns General Public to Beware of Unauthorized Online Trading Platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has raised alarms over illegal online trading platforms targeting unsuspecting investors. Operating under the names “Hillhouse Capital/…
Pakistani Crypto Users Can Now Officially Report Scams, Issues via Grievance Cell
In a decisive step toward safeguarding investors in Pakistan’s rapidly expanding digital-asset market, the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has announced the launch of…
Think iPhones Are Safer? New Study Says Android Has the Edge
When it comes to smartphone safety, most people instinctively place Apple’s iOS above Android, citing its tightly controlled ecosystem. Apple often promotes this “walled garden”…
Click, Scam, Shame: The Harsh Reality of Women’s Digital Lives in Pakistan
For many women in Pakistan, the digital world is not a gateway to opportunity but a minefield of risks. From fake online shops to extortion…
Scammers Using AI To Steal Loans And Fake Classes
Scammers who exploit student loan fraud are using AI to enroll people in fake classes. This issue is fueled by advancements in AI and the…
INR 6.5 Crore Gone: Indian Businessman Duped in Online Dating-Investment Scam
A businessman from Noida, Daljit Singh, recently fell prey to a sophisticated online scam, losing INR 6.52 crore after being misled into investing in fraudulent…
