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Stay safe from scams, fraud, and cyber threats with trusted guides, security tools, and official resources for Pakistan.
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Emergency Response Center
Follow verified recovery steps to secure your accounts, respond to scams, and protect your finances during cyber incidents.
Mobile Wallet Fraud
- Contact your bank's helpline immediately (within 2 hours) to freeze the transaction routing.
- Call 3737 (Easypaisa) or 4444 (JazzCash) to block the fraudster's wallet number immediately.
- Draft and download an official complaint statement using our Incident Builder.
WhatsApp Hacked
- Reinstall or re-register WhatsApp on your phone and request a new SMS verification code.
- Entering the new verification code will automatically sign out the hacker.
- Immediately alert your family/friends via calls or SMS to ignore messages from your hacked profile.
Fake Bank Calls
- Hang up immediately. No legitimate bank will ask for your card PIN, password, or OTP.
- Do not type codes on your dialer screen or click links sent by the caller.
- SMS the caller's phone number and scam details to the official PTA shortcode 9000.
Common Scams in Pakistan
Learn how the most common online scams work, recognize warning signs, and follow practical steps to protect your accounts, finances, and personal information.
WhatsApp OTP Scam
Fraudsters trick you into sharing your 6-digit WhatsApp activation code under fake administrative pretexts to hijack your account.
Easypaisa Scam
Fake calls claiming to represent Easypaisa Support, asking for your account PIN or triggering unexpected OTP popups.
JazzCash Scam
Attackers impersonating customer agents, claiming your account has been blocked and requesting direct verification codes.
Fake Bank Calls
Phony operators spoofing official bank numbers (like HBL, UBL, etc.) calling to "verify biometric data" and stealing account credentials.
BISP Scam
Fraudulent SMS claiming cash award approvals under Benazir Income Support Program, requiring upfront money transfer to release funds.
Parcel Delivery Scam
Phishing links claiming a parcel has arrived at Pakistan Post or DHL, requiring a small debit/credit card address verification payment.