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Justice Aamer Farooq reveals receiving fake bank call by scammers
Key takeaways
- During the hearing, Justice Aamer Farooq said the callers asked him to share a One-Time Password (OTP), warning that his bank account would be blocked if he failed to provide the details.
- He remarked that hackers often appear to have access to banking data even before accounts become fully operational, raising concerns over the security of banking systems.
- “I also received a fraud call regarding my account in a private bank,” Justice Aamer Farooq said, adding that the callers attempted to pressure him into sharing the OTP.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan (FCCP) Judge Justice Aamer Farooq revealed during a hearing on an online banking fraud case that he had also received a fraudulent call from scammers posing as bank representatives.
During the hearing, Justice Aamer Farooq said the callers asked him to share a One-Time Password (OTP), warning that his bank account would be blocked if he failed to provide the details.
He remarked that hackers often appear to have access to banking data even before accounts become fully operational, raising concerns over the security of banking systems.
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