The Pak NGOs community is built on trust, collaboration, and the free exchange of information among development professionals, civil society organizations, volunteers, consultants, and donors. Unfortunately, we have recently received reports of individuals attempting to misuse the name of Pak NGOs to contact members through unofficial phone numbers.
One of our members reported receiving calls from an individual who falsely claimed to represent Pak NGOs. The caller attempted to persuade the member to join a WhatsApp channel and requested that a code be entered while remaining on the phone. Fortunately, the member became suspicious and chose to verify the request before taking any further action.
We appreciate the member’s vigilance and believe it is important to inform the wider community about this incident.
Pak NGOs Has Only One Official Contact Number
To avoid confusion, please note that Pak NGOs has only one official contact number:
03338890823
If you receive a call, WhatsApp message, or any other communication claiming to be from Pak NGOs from a different number, we strongly recommend that you verify its authenticity before responding.
Joining Pak NGOs Is Completely Free
Pak NGOs provides a range of free services to support the development sector in Pakistan, including:
- Membership in our mailing lists
- Access to our WhatsApp groups and channels
- Job alerts and development sector updates
- Information on grants, consultancies, and opportunities
We do not charge any fee for joining our mailing list, WhatsApp groups, or other community platforms.
If anyone requests payment for membership, access to our groups, or inclusion in our mailing list, please treat such requests as suspicious and contact us immediately.
We Never Ask for OTPs or Verification Codes
Members should be particularly cautious if someone claiming to represent Pak NGOs asks for:
- One-Time Passwords (OTPs)
- Verification codes
- Passwords
- Login credentials
- Access to personal accounts
Pak NGOs will never ask members to share confidential account information. Such requests are commonly associated with phishing and account takeover attempts.
How Official Payments Are Processed
While many Pak NGOs services are free, certain professional services may involve legitimate fees. Examples may include premium advertising services, sponsored opportunities, or other specialized offerings.
In such cases:
- Payments are requested only through official communication channels.
- Funds are transferred through proper banking procedures.
- Payments are made to a bank account titled “Pak NGOs”.
We do not request payments to personal bank accounts or through unofficial channels.
How You Can Protect Yourself
To stay safe online and protect your personal information:
- Verify communications before taking action.
- Never share OTPs, passwords, or verification codes.
- Be cautious when receiving unexpected calls or messages.
- Confirm payment requests through our official contact number.
- Report suspicious communications to Pak NGOs immediately.
A Shared Responsibility
Fraudsters often target trusted communities and organizations because they rely on established reputations to gain credibility. By remaining vigilant and verifying information before acting, every member can help protect the broader NGO and development sector community.
We encourage all members to share this advisory with colleagues, partners, and fellow professionals.
If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Pak NGOs, please contact us directly at:
Phone/WhatsApp: 03338890823
Together, we can ensure that Pak NGOs remains a safe, trusted, and reliable platform for Pakistan’s development sector.
