The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has warned the citizens about the fraudulent messages circulating on different mediums including social media and cell numbers about its programmes.
In a clarification statement, it said, “All the BISP messages are sent from 8171 only and those received from other numbers are fake.” The Programme said that official social media accounts and website of the BISP can be accessed by the users to get authentic information about its programmes.
The BISP said, “The fake messages claim that the stipends of the beneficiaries have been approved, seek contact details for transferring amount or promise inclusion in the BISP programme and issuance of the stipends.
While the real messages from the BISP do not promise provision of any financial assistance without verification and documentation.”
For registration it was necessary for intending beneficiaries to visit the council office of BISP with their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) and B-Form for dynamic survey, which was free of charge, it added.
The BISP offices established in every district could also be visited by the citizens for the purpose, it added.—INP
