The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has warned young Pakistanis against joining illegal call centres that offer attractive salaries and lucrative employment opportunities. The agency urged job seekers to investigate employers carefully before accepting positions.
NCCIA Additional Director Muhammad Shoaib Khan issued the warning during a media briefing about recent operations against suspected fraudulent call centres. He explained that several young people, including university students, were accepting these jobs without understanding the nature of the businesses.
Attractive Salaries Can Hide Criminal Activities
Khan said illegal call centres often attract inexperienced workers through promises of high salaries and financial benefits. However, some businesses use these recruitment tactics to involve employees in international fraud and other cybercrime activities.
He highlighted recent raids in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, where authorities arrested more than 150 people during operations against suspected illegal call centres. Investigators also recovered digital equipment and examined activities linked to the suspected operations.
According to Khan, some centres allegedly targeted people in foreign countries through fraudulent financial schemes. He also described an operation in which employees allegedly used artificial intelligence to create fabricated intimate images and threaten borrowers.
NCCIA Urges Students To Verify Employers
The official emphasised that young people must verify companies before accepting employment. He warned that attractive salary packages should not encourage applicants to overlook suspicious business activities.
Furthermore, he urged universities and educational institutions to raise awareness about online fraud and illegal employment networks. Students should understand their responsibilities and avoid participating in activities that could expose them to criminal investigations.
The NCCIA has also intensified its nationwide crackdown against fraudulent call centres and organised cybercrime networks. Authorities aim to identify operators, investigate financial activities and bring those involved in illegal operations before the law.
The warning highlights growing concerns about youth recruitment into questionable digital businesses. Young job seekers must prioritise legitimate employment opportunities and carefully examine employers before joining unfamiliar organisations.
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