The Punjab government has warned citizens against a fake website falsely claiming to offer registrations for the CM Punjab Electric Bike Scheme 2026. The fraudulent portal has gained significant traction on social media, prompting officials to advise the public not to enter personal or financial information on unverified websites. Authorities emphasized that applicants should rely only on official government platforms for information and registrations related to public welfare schemes.
The fake portal closely imitates the appearance of an official government website, making it difficult for unsuspecting users to distinguish it from legitimate online services. Cybersecurity experts warn that such websites are often created to collect sensitive personal information, including CNIC numbers, phone numbers and other private details that can later be misused for fraud or identity theft. The incident highlights the growing use of fake government portals to target citizens seeking to benefit from public initiatives.
Officials have urged citizens to verify website addresses carefully before submitting applications and to avoid responding to unofficial links shared through social media, messaging platforms or unknown sources. Applicants are encouraged to confirm announcements through official government websites and verified social media accounts to ensure they are accessing authentic services. Public awareness remains one of the most effective safeguards against online scams targeting government programmes.
The incident serves as another reminder of the importance of digital vigilance as more public services move online. With increasing adoption of e-government platforms, authorities continue to encourage citizens to exercise caution when sharing personal information online and report suspicious websites or fraudulent schemes to the relevant government departments to help prevent further misuse.
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