The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has cautioned citizens about the fraudulent messages about its programs being circulated through different mediums, including social media and cell numbers.
“All the BISP messages are sent from 8171 only, and those received from other numbers are fake,” the Programme said.
The users can access the official social media accounts and websites of the BISP to get authentic information about its programs.
The BISP said, “The fake messages claim that the beneficiaries’ stipends have been approved, seek contact details for transferring amount or promise inclusion in the BISP program and issuance of the stipends.
“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 a dynamic survey, which was free of charge, it added.
It said the BISP never warned any beneficiary to expel them from the Programme.
Information about the BISP programs can be obtained from its helpline 080026477. BISP offices established in every district could also be visited by the citizens. Information.
