NCCIA warns citizens against fake Rs13,000 PM cash reward messages

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) cautioned citizens on Monday, November 9, against messages falsely claiming that the prime minister was offering a Rs13,000 cash reward. Mettis Global, citing APP, reported that the agency said scammers were using the claim to obtain personal information and bank details. The messages could include harmful links designed to capture sensitive data and expose recipients to online financial fraud.

The agency advised people to avoid unverified links, keep banking and personal information private, and refrain from forwarding suspicious messages. Director General Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said NCCIA would continue acting against people involved in online scams under its zero-tolerance approach to cyber fraud. Citizens were asked to report incidents through helpline 1799 or at the nearest NCCIA circle office.