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Fake BISP / government grant messages
SMS · 8XXX / unknown numberCongratulations! Your Rs 25,000 BISP payment is approved. To receive, send your CNIC and the code you get to this number.
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Learn to recognise fraud calls, fake links, account hijacks and online harassment — with real Pakistani examples, in Urdu and English, free.
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Pakistan scam watchAlerts
KarachiRISK HIGH
E-challan & courier APKs
A “challan” or “parcel” file arrives on WhatsApp. Installing it lets criminals read your OTPs.
How to stay safeLahoreRISK MEDIUM
Fake online jobs
Earn daily by liking videos — after a registration fee. Real employers never charge you.
How to stay safeIslamabadRISK HIGH
“Bank officer” OTP calls
The caller says your card is blocked and asks you to read out a code. That code approves his transfer.
How to stay safePeshawarRISK HIGH
WhatsApp hijacking
“I sent my code to your number by mistake.” Forward it and your WhatsApp is gone.
How to stay safeQuettaRISK HIGH
Fake BISP grants
An SMS says your grant is approved and asks for CNIC and OTP. Real aid never asks for either.
How to stay safeFaisalabadRISK HIGH
Photo blackmail
A friendly profile turns into threats to share pictures. Never pay — keep evidence and report.
How to stay safeMultanRISK MEDIUM
Lucky-draw prizes
You “won” a bike in a draw you never entered — just pay the tax first.
How to stay safeHyderabadRISK MEDIUM
Illegal loan apps
Instant loans that demand your contacts, then harass your family. Borrow only from licensed lenders.
How to stay safeGilgitRISK MEDIUM
Fake online shops
Too-cheap phones, advance payment only, comments switched off. The parcel never arrives.
How to stay safeTap a city. Examples of scams people report across Pakistan — not live data.
Test yourself
Can you spot the scam?
Four messages Pakistanis receive every day. Mark each one “scam” or “safe” and find out instantly whether you were right.
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Congratulations! Your BISP payment of Rs 25,000 is approved. Send your CNIC and the code you receive to this number to collect it.
Scam. You never applied, it comes from a normal number, and it wants your CNIC and code. Real aid never asks for an OTP.
Rs 2,500 debited from your account at DARAZ on 12-Oct. If this was not you, call the helpline printed on your card.
Looks genuine. No link, no code request, and it sends you to the number on your own card. Still: check the transaction in your banking app.
Yaar sorry, I sent a 6-digit code to your number by mistake 🙏 please forward it to me quickly
Scam. That code is for YOUR WhatsApp. Bilal’s account is probably hacked already. Never forward a code.
Your Easypaisa login OTP is 482913. Do not share it with anyone, including Easypaisa staff.
Safe — if you just tried to log in. This is a normal OTP. It only becomes a scam when someone calls and asks you to read it out.
5People reached
43Certificates issued
1Awareness sessions
8Free learning modules
8 short modules
Cyber Safety Essentials
Each module takes 7–10 minutes and uses real Pakistani examples. Finish with a short quiz — pass them all to earn your certificate.
01Phishing: fake links & messagesSpot the fake SMS, WhatsApp message or email before it steals your password or money.02OTP, bank & mobile-wallet fraudWhy no real bank, wallet or agency ever asks for your code — and how “helpful” callers empty accounts.03Strong passwords & 2-step verificationBuild passwords you can remember but nobody can guess, and add the lock that stops 99% of account takeovers.04WhatsApp & social media safetyStop account hijacks, lock down your privacy and recognise fake profiles and impersonators.
Scam alerts
Scams spreading in Pakistan right now
These messages and calls reach thousands of people every day. Recognise them and you are already safe.
Money & banking Trending
“Bank head office” call asking for a code
Phone call · looks officialSir, your card is blocked due to suspicious activity. I am sending a verification code — read it to me to reactivate.
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WhatsApp “code sent by mistake”
WhatsApp · often a friend’s hacked accountSorry, I sent a 6-digit code to your number by mistake. Please send it to me, urgent.
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“Your son is in trouble” emergency call
Phone call · sometimes an AI-cloned voiceYour son has been caught after an accident. Send Rs 50,000 right now to settle it — and don’t tell anyone.
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Online “task” jobs & registration fees
WhatsApp / Telegram / Facebook adEarn Rs 5,000 daily from home — just like videos and rate products. Joining fee Rs 1,500. Limited seats!
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Sextortion & photo blackmail
Instagram / Facebook / WhatsApp video callI have your video. Pay Rs 30,000 in 1 hour or I send it to your family and university group.
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Our story
From a fellowship project to a national campaign
Digital Guard began as an Amal Academy Fellowship mega project. We surveyed students across Faisalabad universities and ran an online awareness session in July 2026 with an international guest speaker. Now the program is open to everyone in Pakistan.
About usPartners
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Cybersecurity firm, CanadaWhere we started
Digital Guard began as an Amal Academy Fellowship project
Cyber awareness program, CanadaCybersecurity firm, CanadaDigital Guard began as an Amal Academy Fellowship projectFAQ
Cyber awareness: common questions
What is cyber awareness?
Cyber awareness means knowing how online fraud, fake links, account hacking and harassment work, so you can spot them before they hurt you. Digital Guard teaches cyber awareness with real Pakistani examples, in Urdu and English, for free.
Is the Digital Guard cyber awareness program really free?
Yes. All 8 modules, the scam checker, the tip cards and the certificate are free. There are no ads and we never ask for money, card numbers or codes.
Who should learn cyber awareness?
Everyone with a phone: students, parents, elders, women, shopkeepers and employees. Most frauds in Pakistan start with a call, SMS or WhatsApp message, so a few minutes of cyber awareness can save your savings and your accounts.
Where do I report a cybercrime in Pakistan?
Report cybercrime to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on helpline 1799 or at nccia.gov.pk. Our step-by-step guide explains what evidence to keep: open the guide