Karachi Board Issues Scam Alert Over Fake Website

Fraudsters have allegedly been targeting students in Karachi through a fake website impersonating the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), offering to clear examination papers for Rs10, 000 per subject.

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• Conversely, BIEK Chairman Faqir Muhammad Lakho has denied any connection between the board and the fraudulent website.
• The fraudsters allegedly promised that students' results would be updated within 24 hours of payment.
• They have additionally advised students to avoid unverified websites and WhatsApp numbers and to confirm all examination-related information through official channels.

In practice, the scam came to light after a fake results website appeared in Google search results, directing students to a WhatsApp helpline where they were allegedly offered the chance to have their examination results changed or cleared in exchange for funds. Karachi University Bans Staff from Sharing Official Documents on Social Media.

As reports indicate, women operating the helpline asserted to be BIEK employees and asked students to transfer capital to private bank accounts to change results or clear papers.

In practice, the fraudsters allegedly promised that students' results would be updated within 24 hours of payment.

Meanwhile, the fake website was reportedly taken offline under the pretext of maintenance after allegedly collecting millions of rupees from students.

He pressed students to identify and apply the board's official website for information and contact details, warning them against relying on unauthorized online platforms.

Lakho remarked the board had repeatedly informed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) concerning the fake website and had additionally sent a formal letter to the relevant authorities seeking action. Karachi Gets Upgraded Pumping Station to Improve Water Supply.

Board authorities have called on students and parents not to pay anyone claiming they can change, clear, or improve examination results in exchange for funds.

They have additionally advised students to avoid unverified websites and WhatsApp numbers and to confirm all examination-related information through official channels. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around karachi Board Issues Scam Alert Over Fake Website point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.