PTA warns public against fake courier service scams

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) cautions the public against fraudulent messages impersonating courier services, in which users are asked to enter verification codes.

Do not share any codes received via SMS or messaging apps, as these may be used for unauthorized access. Legitimate courier companies do not require recipients to input codes for parcel delivery.

PTA remains committed to protecting consumers from digital fraud and urges the public to verify the authenticity of such messages before responding.

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In another significant move to combat illegal IMEI tampering and mobile device cloning, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Faisalabad, in collaboration with NCCIA Faisalabad, conducted a successful raid on a mobile shop located in the D-Ground Dragon Mall mobile market.

The raid led to the confiscation of two cloned handsets. The shop owner, found engaged in the illegal sale of cloned devices, was taken into custody by NCCIA. Further investigation is underway to recover any additional illegal inventory.

PTA maintains a zero-tolerance policy against the illegal modification of mobile device identifiers. IMEl tampering and the distribution of cloned phones pose serious threats to national security and public safety, facilitating criminal anonymity and enabling cybercrime, financial fraud, abductions, and other offenses.