Photonews Logo Photonews logo
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
    Gen V Season 2 trailer
    Videos

    Gen V Season 2 Trailer Cast, Plot, Premiere Details

    July 26, 2025 3 Min Read
    IShowSpeed Daniel La Belle race
    Videos

    IShowSpeed Beats Daniel La Belle in 40-Meter Race, Hits 41M Subscribers

    June 24, 2025 2 Min Read
    Cardi B new single Outside
    Videos

    Cardi B’s ‘Outside’ Single Sparks Buzz Over Offset and Stefon Diggs

    June 20, 2025 2 Min Read
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Reading: HEC Issues Nationwide Alert Against Sophisticated Online Scams Targeting Students
PhotoNews Pakistan PhotoNews Pakistan
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
    • Sindh
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Balochistan
    • Azad Jammu Kashmir
    • Gilgit – Baltistan
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Offbeat
  • Blog
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Photonews. All Rights Reserved.
HEC Morocco conference
PhotoNews Pakistan > Pakistan > HEC Issues Nationwide Alert Against Sophisticated Online Scams Targeting Students
Pakistan

HEC Issues Nationwide Alert Against Sophisticated Online Scams Targeting Students

Web Desk
By Web Desk Published May 19, 2025 2 Min Read
Share
Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan's flag. Photo Credits: APP
SHARE

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has issued an urgent nationwide warning about a surge in sophisticated scams in which fraudsters impersonate HEC officials to steal sensitive personal and financial information.

In a statement, HEC shared a crucial cybersecurity advisory. The commission explicitly stated that its officials never contact individuals to request payment attestations, one-time passwords (OTPs), online banking credentials, or sensitive financial information.

The educational body emphasised that all legitimate communication occurs through its official website (https://hec.gov.pk).

According to the cybersecurity alert, scammers have been employing increasingly sophisticated tactics. These include creating convincing but fake HEC portals designed to harvest login credentials, making fraudulent calls while spoofing official HEC phone numbers, and sending phishing emails that appear to originate from legitimate HEC email addresses. The commission warned that these scams often target students applying for scholarships, faculty members, and education professionals.

HEC has outlined several protective measures for the public to combat this growing threat. Citizens should verify website authenticity before entering personal information, cross-check any suspicious communication directly with HEC through official channels, and immediately report fraudulent activity. The commission has directed victims to contact the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) cybercrime helpline and the National Response Centre for Cyber Crime (NR3C) to file formal complaints.

The HEC’s warning aligns with broader cybersecurity recommendations from international education bodies and Pakistan’s national digital security framework. With digital fraud cases rising across South Asia, this alert serves as a timely warning and an important resource for Pakistan’s students, academics, and education administrators.

The commission has pledged to work closely with law enforcement agencies to track down and prosecute the perpetrators behind these scams.

TAGGED:FeaturedPak­istan
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

HBL Saving Made Easy
HBL Saving Made Easy

Recent Posts

Harvard international student certification

Harvard Agrees to Potential $500 Million Settlement With Trump Administration

Israel genocide Gaza

Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Genocide in Gaza

Imran Khan bail hearing

Pakistan Supreme Court Adjourns Imran Khan Bail Hearing Until August 12

Post Archives

More Popular from Photonews

John Cena Nikki Bella 75 pages contract
OffbeatSports

John Cena’s 75-Page Cohabitation Contract with Nikki Bella

3 Min Read
Pakistan Steel Mills Land
Sindh

NIRC Issues Arrest Warrants for Pakistan Steel Mills CEO and Director

2 Min Read
CJP Yahya Afridi judiciary reforms
Pakistan

CJP Yahya Afridi Unveils Plan to Empower Pakistan’s District Judiciary

3 Min Read
Sports

UFC 320 Official: Ankalaev vs Pereira Rematch Headlines, Dvalishvili Defends Title

The event scheduled for October 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas promises high-stakes action…

July 23, 2025
Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Sparks Controversy Over “Good Genes” Line

Sydney Sweeney is facing backlash over her new denim campaign with American Eagle, which was launched…

July 29, 2025
Sindh

Ghotki Police Detain Two Suspects in TikToker Samira Rajput’s Death

The Ghotki police detained Ali Rajput and Imran Rajput following the discovery of TikToker Samira Rajput's…

July 26, 2025
Entertainment

Canadian Government Bans Netflix on Federal Networks

The Canadian government has announced plans to ban Netflix and other streaming platforms from federal networks,…

July 24, 2025
PhotoNews Pakistan

Always Stay Up to Date

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Categories

  • World
  • Pakistan
  • Punjab
  • Sindh
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • Balochistan
  • Azad Jammu Kashmir

 

  • Top News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Offbeat
  • Blog

© 2024 Phototnews
All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?