The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 13,000 URLs linked to online financial scams in a major crackdown against digital fraud. Most of these fraudulent links originated from social media platforms, with Facebook topping the list due to widespread misuse of fake profiles and pages.
The blocked URLs were part of schemes designed to deceive users into sharing personal information, making online payments, or investing in fake businesses. PTA highlighted that such scams have become increasingly sophisticated, often impersonating trusted brands and individuals to lure victims.
Authorities emphasized ongoing efforts to collaborate with social media platforms to trace and remove fraudulent content more quickly. They also urged the public to report suspicious links and exercise caution while engaging in online transactions to protect themselves from cyber fraud.
Pakistan’s telecommunication regulator blocked over 13,000 fraud URLs, with the majority traced back to Facebook. The crackdown targets online scams and financial fraud schemes exploiting social media platforms. Authorities continue to warn users to verify online content and report suspicious activities to help combat the growing threat of digital fraud.
PTA fraud URL crackdown, Facebook online scams, Pakistan cyber security
