Say No to Scam

Today's topic is about people who make money by using SMS, Calls, Emails to trap us. Such activities are fraud where they find what trends are popular to make content on it. For example, few cellular phone carriers are working in Pakistan. We daily receive many SMS, where some are from scammers who are trying to lure us. We get SMS from unknown numbers to withdraw funds from the BISP account, only if we call on a given mobile number. Some are representing game shows on private TV channels to collect prizes. Sometimes they call you to ask about your bank account details. There are plenty of methods to fool us, and I am sure that most of us will be losing money.

Some people always like to use a shortcut in their life to get success, where they lead to wrong directions. Some groups on social media are also offering to work at home. Their profiles are fake and never reply to your comments. They charge you fees and convince you that company is legit. I received emails, that there was a heavy amount in someone's bank account, who is dead now and no one is here to claim. This money can be yours if you reply back and sign an agreement with the sender. Usually, men get SMS from unknown numbers represents girl needs money. I demand that the concerned Department should take prior action to stop scamming now.

 More information to add here: 

• Calls from unknown numbers (which are also known as a 1-call scam)
• Telemarketers use voice broadcasting techniques by an app also known as Robocalls.
• They get our numbers from social media, cellular companies, & marketing agencies.
• Sometimes, these platforms sell/steal our personal information.
• Hackers use scripts to send us emails with attached files as pics. Which is a virus, start using our devices to steal our stored data.

One dialogue from a movie is coming into my mind right now, which is: 

With great power comes great responsibility

We are using communication technology, which is useful in developing business. We can succeed and make our country a better place for investment, only if we use it. But some of us are misusing it.

Now the question is how to prevent scammers? Notifications & guidelines are on the official website of PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority). For more info click on the link: pta.gov.pk