Fake Parcel Scam Alert: PTA Warns Against Fraud Codes in Courier Messages

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a strong warning about a fake parcel scam spreading through SMS and messaging apps. These fraudulent messages pretend to be from popular courier services and ask users to share or enter verification codes.

Fraudulent Messages Ask for Verification Codes

These scam messages often claim you have a parcel waiting and then request a verification code. Once shared, these codes can be misused to hack into your personal accounts, access your financial apps, or steal private data.

PTA made it clear:

“No real courier service ever asks you to share a verification code to deliver a parcel.”

Sharing Codes Can Lead to Security Breaches

PTA warns that giving out your verification code even by mistake can cause:

• Unauthorized access to your accounts
• Theft of personal and financial information
• Serious financial loss

Stay cautious. Never trust unknown messages, especially if they ask for sensitive details like codes, passwords, or links.

Stay Alert: How to Avoid the Fake Parcel Scam

PTA shared key tips to protect yourself from the courier code scam:

✅ Don’t reply to suspicious messages
✅ Never share verification codes
✅ Always confirm with official courier hotlines
✅ Report scam messages to your service provider

PTA is working with telecom companies to block such scams and ensure digital safety for everyone in Pakistan.

Final Advice: Think Before You Tap

Fraudsters are getting smart, but you can stay smarter. If you get a strange SMS or WhatsApp message from a courier, don’t rush. Think, check, and report.

Your security is in your hands. Stay aware. Stay safe.