Online scams in Pakistan Archives

Barwaqt Loan App Scam Alert by SECP Pakistan warns citizens of scam calls & fake agents

SECP Warns Citizens of Barwaqt Loan Frauds

Ali AkhtarApril 16, 2025April 16, 202503 mins

Pakistan is one of the heavily indebted countries. Sometimes, very few opportunities arise for the citizens to benefit from and one of them is Barwaqt Loan App. The Barwaqt loan app became popular because of how easy it made applying for short-term loans directly using your CNIC (ID card). It allowed users to borrow anywhere…

Top Online Scams in Pakistan & How to Report Them

Ali AkhtarApril 13, 2025April 13, 202523 mins

There are a lot of online scams that have emerged in recent years in Pakistan. Many have been victims of these online frauds. That is why the National Cyber Emergency Response Team of Pakistan (PKCERT) has issued an advisory warning nationwide against new scams urging everyone to remain vigilant against online fraud. Do Not Fall…