The PTA warns the public of phoney courier messages.
The public is being warned by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) against phoney communications that pose as courier services and seek users to provide verification credentials.
“Any codes you receive through messaging applications or SMS should not be shared since they could be exploited for illegal access. According to a news release, legitimate courier services don’t ask customers to enter codes in order to receive their packages.
The PTA urged the public to confirm the legitimacy of such messages before replying, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding consumers from online fraud.
The authority made it clear that legitimate courier services don’t ask clients to enter these codes in order to get their packages.
The PTA reiterated its dedication to protecting consumers from online scams and cautioned the public to be cautious and confirm the legitimacy of such messages before acting.
In a similar vein, banks caution clients against disclosing OTP codes to anyone posing as the central bank or their bank.
