Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has warned customers towards faux calls and UAN numbers.
A video message launched by PTA states that scammers are impersonating PTA, FIA, and banks to steal your private and monetary data. No authorities company will ever ask you for OTP, PIN, id card or biometrics over a name or message. Cell customers must be vigilant and confirm solely via official channels.
It must be famous that earlier, PTA had warned customers in an announcement that utilizing a SIM registered within the title of one other particular person is a violation of related rules.
The PTA had burdened that the total duty for any misuse of the SIM will lie with the registered consumer, subsequently, customers ought to guarantee accountable use of their SIMs and cellular connections always. Registered customers can be held individually accountable for all calls, messages and information utilization made via their SIMs or units.
The PTA additional appealed to customers to abide by all related legal guidelines and rules, warning that motion can be taken in case of violation.
