A new scam targeting citizens during Independence Day celebrations is circulating in Pakistan, with fake SMS and WhatsApp messages falsely claiming that Rs. 13,000 cash is being offered to citizens.
The fraudulent messages contain potentially malicious or deceptive links that could put users at risk of losing personal or financial information.
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued an advisory after the messages were reported.
According to National CERT, the scam messages are designed to attract recipients with the promise of Rs. 13,000 in Independence Day cash. The links included in these messages could be used to steal sensitive personal or financial information if users click on them or provide their details.
The cybersecurity team has warned citizens not to click on suspicious links received through SMS or WhatsApp. Users should also avoid sharing personal or financial information in response to such messages.
National CERT has further advised citizens not to respond to or forward the fraudulent messages. Instead, users should delete, block, and report them.
Citizens have also been urged to verify suspicious URLs before opening them through the National CERT’s Phish-Radar platform. The platform allows users to check potentially malicious or suspicious links and is available at National CERT Phish-Radar .
National CERT has urged citizens to remain vigilant against such messages and verify the authenticity of cash offers, links, and online claims before sharing any personal or financial information.
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