Fake Rewards Campaign Targets Mobile Users Through SMS
A new scam is targeting mobile users through SMS messages offering fake reward points and gifts, directing victims to a fraudulent website that requests shipping charges for non existent items.
Fraudsters Use AI Deepfake To Pose As Dubai Crown Prince Online
Fraudsters used AI deepfake technology to impersonate Dubai Crown Prince during live video calls, deceiving victims in romance scams that resulted in financial losses and emotional harm.
WhatsApp Username Feature Raises Concerns Over Impersonation And Online Fraud
WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature is raising concerns over impersonation, phishing, and online fraud as regulators and security experts assess the risks associated with username based messaging.
Fake MrBeast Crypto Scam Hijacks Thousands Of Pakistani Discord Accounts Through Infostealer Malware
A fake MrBeast crypto giveaway scam is targeting Pakistani Discord users, compromising accounts through infostealer malware and spreading fraudulent messages that have already affected thousands across local communities.
NCCIA Reports Over 531,000 Cybercrime Complaints Submitted In Pakistan Since 2023
NCCIA has presented its four year performance report in the National Assembly, revealing more than 531,000 cybercrime complaints, over 80,000 inquiries, and 5,755 registered cases since 2023.
China, US And UAE Police Conduct Joint Dubai Operation Against Telecom Fraud
Police authorities from China, the United States, and the UAE carried out their first joint operation in Dubai targeting telecom and online fraud networks, dismantling nine fraud dens and sacking 276 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment scams.
Government Strengthens Cyber Security Framework To Combat Rising Digital Fraud, Says Shaza Fatima Khawaja
Pakistan is strengthening its cyber security framework to counter rising digital fraud, with NCCIA reforms, CERT expansion, and public awareness campaigns highlighted by IT Minister Shaza Fatima.
NCCIA Punjab Busts Fake Call Centre In Lahore In Crackdown Against Online Financial Fraud Networks
NCCIA Punjab has dismantled a fake call centre in Lahore, arresting seven suspects involved in online investment fraud and recovering digital tools used for financial scams.
Fake APK Files Emerging As Major Financial Fraud Threat For Banking Consumers In Pakistan
Banking experts in Pakistan have warned consumers about rising financial fraud risks linked to fake APK files used to steal banking credentials and hijack mobile devices.
Virtual Cards: Your First Line of Defence Online
Virtual cards are gaining importance in Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem as consumers face rising fraud risks, offering stronger protection through disposable and controlled payment credentials.
