RAWALPINDI: In a public awareness message, the Pakistan Army on Sunday warned citizens against fake telephone calls they may receive from impersonators.

The Inter-Services Public Relations, the media affairs wing of Pakistan Army, in a statement said there were reports about fake telephone calls being made to the general public by individuals impersonating officials of the armed forces.

“The impersonators try to seek personal details like CNIC, bank accounts etc on the pretext of census verification etc. Please be aware that no such calls are being made from Pakistan armed forces. Public is requested not to respond to such calls, and immediately report the same on our emergency help line UAN 1135 and 1125,” the statement said.

Published in Dawn, January 15th, 2018