BISP High Alert: Beware of Fake Messages from Unknown Numbers

Here is the latest update for all the BISP Beneficaries of the 8171 Program, who have registered in Benazir Kafaalat through the Tehsil office and are now receiving messages from 8171 about their payments update. Therefore in this period of Installment disbursement, many fraud people are also raising their heads to mislead poor people and collect their data by delivering Fake messages to them from Unknown Numbers.

BISP High Alert: Beware of Fake Messages from Unknown Numbers

In this case, the BISP Program has spread a high alert for the beneficiaries not to believe any fake messages coming from any other numbers than “8171”.

احساس پروگرام کے تمام بی آئی ایس پی مستفید افراد کے لیے یہ تازہ ترین اپ ڈیٹ ہے، جنہوں نے تحصیل آفس کے ذریعے بے نظیر کفالت میں رجسٹریشن کرائی ہے اور اب انہیں 8171 سے اپنی ادائیگیوں کی تازہ کاری کے بارے میں پیغامات موصول ہو رہے ہیں۔ اس لیے قسطوں کی تقسیم کے اس دور میں بہت سے فراڈ لوگ بھی سر اٹھا رہے ہیں تاکہ غریب لوگوں کو گمراہ کیا جا سکے اور ان کو نامعلوم نمبروں سے جعلی پیغامات پہنچا کر ان کا ڈیٹا اکٹھا کیا جا سکے۔ اس معاملے میں، بینظیر پروگرام نے فائدہ اٹھانے والوں کے لیے ایک ہائی الرٹ پھیلا دیا ہے کہ وہ “8171” کے علاوہ کسی دوسرے نمبر سے آنے والے کسی بھی جعلی پیغام پر یقین نہ کریں۔

Fake Messages From Unknown Number

Benazir Income Support Program is distributing its April to June Payments among the beneficiaries through the Campsites, in which only women who are receiving a message from “8171” are allowed to enter, otherwise, all the other Beneficaries even if they receive a message about their Payment status but the message is not from 8171 then they are not accepted by the BISP team.

Because many fraudulent activities are going on with eligible women through SMS and Calls from an unknown number the BISP Program has now circulated a high alert message so that Beneficaries can get aware of the Benazir Kafalat Program and how they can Check their Payment Status Online through their CNIC.

Only Trust Messages Which Comes From 8171

The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Chairperson, Rubina Khalid Saturday, forewarned beneficiaries not to trust any phone calls from numbers other than BISP’s official number, 8171.

She advised the beneficiaries to come to the authorized payment facilities to receive their quarterly stipends, and she also cautioned them not to believe any number other than 8171 because other numbers are most likely fake and intended to deceive innocent people.

Fraudsters in the Name of the BISP Program | Update 2024

These are the most recent updates from the Benazir income support program, where the ehsaas program officials are always warning individuals about fraudulent activities taking place under the guise of the BISP program. Recent years have seen a rise in fraudulent activity, as fraudsters try to take advantage of innocent people using SMS texts among other means. 

One scam like this one uses fake emails purporting to be from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). These calls are unrelated to the BIPS program, therefore if you’re also getting them, you can file a formal complaint with the BISP.

Conclusion

In Conclusion, BISP beneficiaries should remain vigilant and only trust messages from the official number, 8171. With the rise of fraudulent activities, it is crucial to be cautious and verify any payment-related communication. Always visit authorized payment centers and report any suspicious messages or calls to ensure your safety and protect your personal information.