HEC Cautions Citizens Against Fraudsters Using Its Name
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Oct, 2026) The Higher education Commission (HEC) on Saturday issued a public advisory cautioning citizens against fraudulent activities being carried out in its name.
According to the HEC, fraudsters have been attempting to extract money from citizens through fake telephone calls, offering services including degree attestation and equivalence. The commission stated it had received numerous complaints regarding this matter.
The HEC advised citizens not to share personal information, PIN codes, or passwords with anyone. They clarified that they have not authorized any representative to contact the public directly. It further emphasized that the commission neither provides services nor seeks money, PIN codes, or passwords through telephone calls.
Citizens are advised to immediately report any suspicious or fraudulent calls to the relevant telecom operator's helpline or the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
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