The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have launched a campaign urging people to protect their parents and grandparents from fraudulent phone calls and online scams.
The campaign, part of Cyber Month 2026, aims to promote safe digital practices and prevent financial losses caused by scammers.
It warns against common fraud tactics, including fake bank calls, relatives allegedly in distress, false prize and lottery offers, and callers posing as government officials or technical support agents. Scammers often create panic and urgency to pressure victims into sharing sensitive information or transferring money.
National CERT and NTC have reminded the public that banks never ask customers to share one-time passwords (OTPs), personal identification numbers (PINs) or account passwords over the phone.
Anyone receiving a suspicious call claiming their bank account has been blocked or compromised should hang up and contact the bank through its official helpline.
The campaign also advises people to verify claims that a family member urgently needs financial help by contacting that person directly.
People should not pay to claim prizes in lotteries or competitions they never entered, and should verify callers claiming to represent government agencies or technical support services through official channels.
The campaign recommends three steps to counter fraudulent calls: pause before reacting, hang up on suspicious callers and verify claims using trusted contact numbers. Citizens have also been encouraged to report suspicious calls to the relevant authorities.
Under the Cyber Month 2026 theme, “Stay Aware, Stay Secure,” the two organizations stressed that family awareness and responsible digital behaviour are essential to building a safer digital Pakistan.
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