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Romance or investment fraud

Follow these steps in order.

  1. 1Never send money or crypto to someone you only know online.
  2. 2Guaranteed or double profit is always a lie.
  3. 3Do not install trading apps or join groups that strangers suggest.
  4. 4If you cannot withdraw your profit without paying a fee, stop. It is a scam.
  5. 5Talk to someone you trust before you send anything.
  6. 6Report it to NCCIA on 1799 or at complaint.nccia.gov.pk.

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: Romance or investment fraud
Sender number or link: __________
Message text: __________

I have not shared my PIN, OTP or card details. Please take action against this sender.

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