By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cyber crime cell Monday warned the public at large about the increasing ratio of online fraudulent activity in recent days.
According to the spokesperson, a public service announcement was issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to warn the public about a recent rise in online fraudulent activity.
Unauthorized individuals are impersonating FIA officers and circulating fabricated notices through various electronic communication channels i.e. email, WhatsApp and other such social media platforms, said a press release issued here.
These deceptive notices falsely accuse recipients of criminal activity and often employ scare tactics by threatening legal action or demanding immediate financial compensation.
In some instances, scammers may attempt to elicit sensitive personal information under the pretense of verification or compliance procedures. The FIA operates with the utmost professionalism and adheres to strict protocols in its communication practices. All official communication is initiated only after prior investigation and with a clearly identified case number.
It is important to note that the FIA will never request sensitive information, such as banking details, via such notices or phone calls.
Earlier, Lawyer of social worker Sarim Burney on Monday said Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) levelled ‘baseless’ allegations against his client in human trafficking case. Burney was taken into custody on June 5 after he landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi following his US visit.
Judicial Magistrate Karachi East took up the plea of Sarim Burney seeking bail in the human trafficking case. In his arguments before the court, Burney’s lawyer alleged that FIA levelled baseless allegations against his client without a ‘proper’ investigation.
He said the toddler was left at hospital by the parents themselves and now allegations of receiving Rs3 mln are being raised.
The lawyer of social activist said the adoption of kids is done under a designed process and the FIA has failed to prove its allegations.
The court has also summoned the response from the FIA on the bail plea of Sarim Burney.
