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flag Pakistani consulate warns of fake visa phishing scams targeting U.S. applicants.

flag The Pakistani Consulate in Los Angeles warns of a phishing scam impersonating official visa notices, urging the public to avoid sharing personal or financial data via unauthorized links. flag The scam seeks sensitive information like passport and SSN details, risking identity theft and financial loss. flag Authorities stress that all visa applications must be submitted only through the official portal, visa.nadra.gov.pk, and confirm the consulate does not use intermediaries. flag The warning follows a reported 18% increase in phishing attacks in Pakistan and aligns with rising global fraud trends, including over $12.5 billion in U.S. losses in 2024. flag Victims have lost life savings to unauthorized transactions. flag The consulate advises verifying all information through its official site, pakconsulatela.org/visa-services, and reporting suspicious communications.

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