The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially ended the use of manual and paper-based notices across the country, introducing an electronic notice system to counter the rise in fake summons, fraud, and blackmail attempts.
According to the agency’s spokesperson, all notices under Section 160 will now be issued digitally and will include a unique QR code so people can instantly verify whether the notice is genuine. Any notice that does not carry this QR code should be treated as fake, and recipients are advised to immediately report it.
This step was taken after a significant increase in scams where criminals used WhatsApp, social media, and email to send forged FIA notices while impersonating officials. These fraudulent messages often claimed the recipient was involved in criminal activities and demanded payments to avoid legal action.
Several complainants reported receiving such notices online, complete with accurate personal information, making them appear authentic. FIA officials explained that these scams are designed to intimidate victims into paying money without verifying the source.
The agency clarified that legitimate notices are only issued after proper inquiry and never request bank or personal details. People are advised to verify all notices and avoid responding to unknown numbers.
FIA stated that the new electronic notice system will help prevent fake documents and strengthen public confidence by stopping scammers from exploiting the agency’s identity
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