Thousands of fake videos fuel online fraud, PTA says
At Cybersecurity Awareness Week’s close, PTA Chairman Maj Gen Hafeez Ur Rehman said fake videos, scam calls and OTP messages are widespread, with cyberattacks running around the clock.
PTA Chairman Maj Gen Hafeez Ur Rehman said online fraud is very active in Pakistan.
He cited thousands of fake videos online and fraudulent calls and OTP messages to citizens.
He said cyberattacks occur around the clock and the telecom sector is vulnerable.
The FIA is handling such cases; PTA, NADRA and PEMRA are hardening their systems.
He urged people not to forward unverified information that can spread fraud or misinformation.