Online fraud: PTA issues advisory for citizens

LAHORE:

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday issued a warning to citizens about the theft of personal information.

In a statement, the PTA cautioned that scammers often pose as representatives of the authority, banks, or courier services to steal personal information.

The statement advised the public to never share sensitive details such as OTPs, identity card numbers, or passwords with anyone, and to avoid clicking on any suspicious links or messages.

The PTA said in case of fraud or any suspicious activity, citizens should immediately register a complaint through the PTA’s Complaint Management System (CMS) or the CMS mobile app.