NCCIA Warns Against Online Investment Schemes Promising Quick Profits
Meanwhile, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has cautioned citizens that online investment schemes promising unusually high or quick returns may be scams designed to steal their savings.
Meanwhile, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has cautioned citizens that online investment schemes promising unusually high or quick returns may be scams designed to steal their savings.
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- The agency asked the public to fully research and verify any platform before investing.
- In an advisory shared on X, the agency pressed residents not to put their savings at risk for the lure of daily profits or getting rich overnight.
- Fake investment offers are a common tactic applied by cybercriminals in Pakistan.
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In an advisory shared on X, the agency pressed residents not to put their savings at risk for the lure of daily profits or getting rich overnight. It remarked such schemes can be fraudulent and may lead to the loss of people's capital. NCCIA's Advice Before Investing.
Meanwhile, the agency asked the public to fully research and verify any platform before investing. Its advisory lists five steps. Research the platform thoroughly before putting in any funds. Be wary of promises of high or guaranteed returns. Avoid investment offers from unknown sources or on social media. Employ only licensed and reputable investment platforms. Report suspicious investment schemes to the NCCIA.
Fake investment offers are a common tactic applied by cybercriminals in Pakistan. Earlier this year, the agency busted a call center applied for investment and e-commerce scams.
As part of its wider campaign to promote safe digital habits, the NCCIA has additionally been running awareness sessions on OTP scams and online fraud at schools and colleges. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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