KARACHI: A new scam has emerged involving fraudulent courier messages that could potentially wipe out your bank account.
Fateh Mehmood, a local resident, received a suspicious text claiming that a parcel was awaiting delivery and requested an updated address for delivery. The message included a link asking him to click and provide the address, along with a note that a re-delivery fee of Rs. 89 would be charged.
When Fateh attempted to pay the Rs. 89 from his bank account, he received an alert indicating insufficient funds. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the scammer had tried to withdraw 5300 UAE dirham (approximately four lakh Pakistani rupees) from a mobile shop in Dubai.
Fortunately, due to insufficient funds in his account, the transaction was blocked, and he was saved from significant financial loss.
This incident highlights the need for vigilance against such fraudulent schemes. Scammers are using deceptive tactics to access large sums of money.
It is crucial to avoid clicking on suspicious links and sharing personal information to protect yourself from these emerging scams.
