Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning about a fake notification circulating on social media.
- The fake alert claims to be from PTA and warns users against following voice instructions from a specific phone number.
- PTA advises users not to share or rely on unverified information and to forward the warning to family and friends.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public about a fake notification circulating on social media, which it has termed false and misleading.
The fake alert, which appears to be under the authority’s name, claims that users should not follow any voice instructions received from the phone number (051) 7080507.
According to the fake notification, merely answering the call could result in the theft of information stored on a mobile phone, as well as Easypaisa or other mobile accounts.
The message further alleges that software linked to the phone number can steal a user’s data during the call, with the process allegedly taking only five to seven seconds.
PTA has clarified that it has not issued this notification and has advised the public against sharing or relying on unverified social media posts.
The authority has urged users to forward the warning to their family members and friends to prevent the spread of misinformation.
The fake alert claims that the scammers do not necessarily ask for a one-time password (OTP) but instead use a software link to steal data.
PTA has emphasized the importance of verifying information before acting on it, especially when it comes to calls or messages claiming to be from official authorities.
The public is advised to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the PTA or local law enforcement.
