Be aware! New SMS Fraud Campaign Spreads In Pakistan
(Najamuddin Ghanghro, Karachi (Original from Larkana))
Karachi: Due to the increase in
inflation and excessive use of mobile phones in the country, the fraud makers
have started another deceiving campaign against the ordinary and innocent men.
According to the details, the fraud makers tell in a good news style that they
have won heavy amount through SMS and it is a golden chance for you to transfer
the amount worth Million rupees. After few moments, people receives a call from
unknown number, congratulating him that he has won five Lac rupees and if you
wish to get the amount contact our officer at another number.
Upon calling another number, the officer says that the amount would be
transferred to your account immediately or if you want it might also be sent to
your house in cash. However, in order to transfer such big amount in your
account, you first have to pay registration charges of Rs. 3 thousand
Conceend officials are well known about this scam and fraud but they avoid
taking action against such con acts. Though, PTA has issued a toll free number
to register a complain against such scam and teasing SMS PTA, dial 0800-55055 to
register your complain.