Mohsin Naqvi Warns About Online Scams
The government plans a public awareness campaign on online safety.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned Pakistanis about rising online scams, fake identities and blackmail. He urged citizens to verify money requests before sending payments.
The warning is about methods already being used. It does not name a new law or a count of cases.
What the online scams warning says
Naqvi said fraudsters often pretend to be sick or pose as relatives to deceive victims. He also cautioned women against sharing private photos and videos that could be misused for blackmail. The government plans to launch a public awareness campaign to strengthen online safety. That campaign is a plan, not a drive that this update says has already started.
Our verdict
The practical step in the warning is to check a money request before paying. Private photos and videos are flagged because they can be turned into blackmail.
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Frequently asked questions
Who issued the warning?
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi issued the warning.
What should people do before sending money?
They should verify the request, because fraudsters often pretend to be sick or pose as relatives.
What did he say about private photos?
He cautioned women against sharing private photos and videos that could be misused for blackmail.
Has the awareness campaign started?
The government plans to launch it. This update does not say it is already running.
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