PTCL and Ufone are urging customers to remain vigilant against online scams as Pakistan observes Independence Day. Cybercriminals frequently target individuals with phony offers and messages during festive occasions. As a result, PTCL provided users with advice on how to avoid Independence Day con artists.
Free internet, unlimited calling minutes, prizes, lucky draws, and vouchers may be offered in these con schemes. The goal is to trick users into clicking malicious links or sharing personal information.
Messages that are fraudulent are frequently sent via SMS, WhatsApp, email, social media, or both. Although they may appear convincing, they typically contain harmful links intended to steal banking information, personal data, or passwords.
PTCL Warns Users About Independence Day Scams – How to Stay Safe
The company has shared important safety tips for users:
- Avoid unknown links – Don’t click on links that come from untrusted or unknown sources.
- Protect your personal data – Never share information like your CNIC, PIN, OTP, or bank details with anyone.
- Check for errors – Spelling errors, questionable domain names, and unusual website addresses should be avoided.
- Verify before trusting – Verify that offers or websites are genuine and comparable to official channels.
- Don’t return suspicious calls – Avoid receiving calls from unknown domestic or international numbers.
- Be cautious with downloads – Do not download media, apps, or files from unknown sources.
- Ignore strange messages – Unknown senders of promotional texts or emails should be deleted.
- Enable security features – Protect your accounts with two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA).
- Update devices – To avoid security risks, keep your applications and operating system up to date.
PTCL and Ufone remind customers that real promotions are always shared through official channels. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Businesses advise everyone to remain vigilant and think twice before accepting unexpected offers, as cybercriminals become more active during public celebrations.
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