New OTP Scam Hits Pakistan as FBI Warns Gmail and Outlook Users Worldwide

The FBI warns Gmail and Outlook users about a new cyber fraud that drains bank accounts through one fake message. Hackers send alerts that look like real bank notifications. The fraud is spreading quickly in Pakistan and the US. AI voices and deepfake calls increase the risk. Users face losses as banks deny liability.

New Cyber Fraud Targets Gmail and Outlook Users

The FBI issues an emergency warning as a new cyber fraud spreads online. The alert focuses on Gmail and Outlook users. Hackers send fake messages that look like bank alerts. Users click the link. The attackers steal OTPs and PINs. They access accounts and transfer funds within minutes.

Forbes reports rising “account takeover fraud” across major email platforms. The majority of phishing attempts target Outlook or Gmail. Attackers copy real bank or digital wallet notifications. Users cannot identify the difference at first glance.

AI Voice Scams and Deepfake Calls Increase the Threat

Scammers now use AI voices and deepfake calls. They impersonate bank staff. They demand quick verification. Many users share OTPs under pressure. The fraud completes once the victim responds.

Pakistan Sees a Surge in Phishing Attacks

Pakistan also reports a rise in phishing and spoofing. NCERT warns about fake SMS, WhatsApp alerts, and spoofed bank calls. NCCIA continues raids on illegal call centers. Agencies arrest groups behind phishing kits and fake verification calls. The threat stays active across local and global platforms.

Security teams ask users to open banking apps directly. They warn against sharing OTPs. Banks often deny compensation in these cases. Users must verify alerts through official channels.