The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public warning regarding a surge in fraudulent messages falsely claiming to be from courier services. These deceptive messages typically urge recipients to enter verification codes, which poses a significant risk of unauthorized digital access.
The PTA has strongly advised users not to share any verification codes received via SMS or messaging applications. Sharing such codes could potentially allow malicious actors to gain control of your personal information or digital accounts.
The authority clarified that genuine courier companies do not require customers to input such codes to receive their parcels. In a press release, the PTA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumers from online fraud and urged the public to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such messages before taking any action.
Similarly, banks also advise their customers to never share OTP (One-Time Password) codes with anyone claiming to represent their bank or the central bank.
