A new consumer study has revealed that financial scams remain a major concern in Pakistan, with 55% of respondents reporting that they experienced fraud during the past year. At the same time, digital shopping habits continue to evolve rapidly, as 82% of consumers said they now use artificial intelligence tools to support their online purchasing […]
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NADRA warns public about fake visa websites
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a public advisory warning citizens about fake websites impersonating its online visa and identity-related services to collect sensitive personal information. Read More: NADRA issues list of e-sahulat centre set up across Pakistan Officials said that cybercriminals have created multiple fake platforms using NADRA’s name to deceive […]
Pakistan reports surge in WhatsApp hacking complaints
Pakistan National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has reported a sharp rise in illegal data access and WhatsApp account hacking, revealing thousands of complaints filed over the past year. According to the agency, it received 157,465 cybercrime complaints in total, including 2,974 specifically related to WhatsApp hacking and misuse. Officials said 1,032 formal inquiries were […]
Myanmar junta cracks down on massive scam hubs
Myanmar’s military announced the arrest of nearly 1,600 foreign nationals over five days in a high-profile crackdown on internet scam operations along the Thai border. Authorities said the raids targeted the notorious Shwe Kokko gambling and fraud hub. Sprawling fraud factories have proliferated in Myanmar’s conflict-affected border regions, employing thousands of workers and trafficked foreigners. […]
18 arrested in global crackdown on €300 million online fraud
WIESBADEN – In a major international operation against online fraud and money laundering networks, German authorities announced the arrest of 18 suspects linked to a massive financial scam spanning multiple countries. According to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and prosecutors, between 2016 and 2021, the group allegedly used stolen credit card details of 4.3 […]
WhatsApp deletes 6.8 million accounts to fight global fraud
WhatsApp has deleted 6.8 million accounts in the first half of 2025. The move targets global scams and online fraud. According to international media, organized crime groups operated most of these accounts. They were used to deceive people across several countries. Meta said the deleted accounts were linked to scam centers in Southeast Asia. These […]