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

November 09, 2026 (MLN): The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Monday cautioned citizens against fraudulent messages falsely claiming that Prime Minister is offering a cash reward of Rs13,000, warning the public against clicking suspicious links or sharing sensitive personal and banking information.

According to an NCCIA spokesperson, cybercriminals were circulating fake reward messages in the Prime Minister's name to deceive citizens and obtain their personal information and banking details.

The spokesperson warned that such messages may contain malicious links designed to steal sensitive information, potentially exposing recipients to online financial fraud, according to APP.

Citizens were advised not to click on unverified links, disclose bank account details or share any personal information in response to such messages. The public was also urged not to forward suspicious messages and to report fraudulent communications to the relevant authorities.

Director General NCCIA Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the agency was pursuing a zero-tolerance policy against cyber fraud and would continue taking action against individuals involved in online scams.

He urged citizens to remain vigilant and report cybercrime incidents through the NCCIA helpline 1799 or by visiting their nearest NCCIA circle office.

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