RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Police have issued a public warning after discovering that the official WhatsApp number of the City Police Officer’s (CPO) Office was hacked by cybercriminals.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), police urged citizens to ignore any messages or requests sent from the number 0307-8883800, confirming it is no longer under the department’s control. Legal and technical efforts are already underway to recover the account and trace those responsible.
This is not an isolated case. WhatsApp hijacking has become an increasingly common tactic among cybercriminals in Pakistan, who often target official or well-known accounts to appear credible while extracting money or personal information from unsuspecting users.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has renewed its advice to the public: never share the six-digit WhatsApp verification code with anyone, avoid clicking on unverified links, and be wary of urgent financial demands sent through text. Cybersecurity experts add that enabling two-step verification, keeping the app updated, and verifying suspicious requests through a phone call are simple but effective safeguards.
Police have asked anyone who receives messages from the compromised CPO number to report them to law enforcement right away.
