Fake government or police message
Follow these steps in order.
- 1Government offices do not threaten you by SMS or WhatsApp, or ask for payment into a mobile wallet.
- 2Do not open links about e-challans, tax refunds or CNIC blocking. Type the official .gov.pk website address yourself.
- 3Never share your CNIC, PIN or OTP over the phone.
- 4If someone says they are police or NCCIA and demands money, hang up and call 15.
- 5Report the number to NCCIA on 1799.
Ready-made report
Copy this text into your complaint to the bank, wallet, PTA or NCCIA. Add the sender number and the message.
Subject: Suspected scam message I received a message on __________ that I believe is a scam. Type of scam: Fake government or police message Sender number or link: __________ Message text: __________ I have not shared my PIN, OTP or card details. Please take action against this sender.