The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the public to a growing trend of scam calls made using fake or modified UAN numbers. These calls often employ spoofing techniques, making them appear as legitimate helplines or official contacts.

According to PTA, these fraudulent calls are specifically designed to mislead recipients into believing they are interacting with genuine organizations. The ultimate goal of these scams is to extract sensitive personal or financial information from unsuspecting citizens.

The authority emphasized that official UAN numbers and helplines never make outgoing calls. Therefore, any call appearing to come from a UAN number, or one that looks similar, should be treated as fake. PTA urged the public to remain vigilant, avoid sharing personal information over the phone, and report suspicious calls immediately.

This warning comes amid rising concerns about telecommunication scams, which have increasingly targeted both individuals and businesses in Pakistan. Experts stress the importance of public awareness and proactive measures to prevent fraud, including verifying any unexpected call through official channels before responding.

By staying alert and informed, citizens can better protect themselves from financial loss and identity theft. PTA continues to monitor these activities and encourages users to report all suspicious calls to help authorities take timely action against scammers.