Renowned senior actress Asma Abbas has alerted her fans and friends after her WhatsApp account was hacked. The hackers used her number to send messages demanding large sums of money as loans.
In a viral video circulating on social media, Asma Abbas clarified that she had no involvement in these messages. Instead, cybercriminals were misusing her identity to trick people into sending money.
Hackers Demanded 10 Million Rupees Loan
A screenshot shown in her video revealed that the hackers had sent messages to her contacts, asking for 10 million rupees as a loan. The actress expressed regret and apologized to her loved ones who felt distressed due to these fake demands.
She stated, “Please don’t believe such messages. This scam is hurting my friends and family. Unfortunately, such incidents have become very common in our country.”
How Hackers Gained Access
Explaining the hacking attempt, Asma Abbas revealed that she received a suspicious call. The caller claimed a parcel had arrived for her and asked for her address. After she shared it, the caller requested a code sent to her phone. Once she provided that code, her WhatsApp account was locked, and hackers gained control.
Actress Reassures Fans of Her Safety
In her message, Asma Abbas reassured her fans:
She is safe and does not need financial help.
All money requests from her WhatsApp are fake.
She feels sad about the distress caused to her loved ones.
She ended her video by asking everyone to stay alert and avoid such scams.
Growing Trend of WhatsApp Scams in Pakistan
This incident highlights the increasing number of WhatsApp scams in Pakistan. Many people fall victim to fraudsters who use fake parcel calls or verification codes to hack accounts. Cyber experts advise never to share verification codes with unknown callers and to
enable two-step verification on WhatsApp.
