The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has issued an important warning to the public on Monday.
Islamabad passport office scam
According to the provided details, the officials have said that a scammer is misusing the Google Maps location of the Regional Passport Office in G-10, Islamabad.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports took to social media to warn the citizens about the current ongoing scam.
The post read, “ It has come to our notice that a scammer is misusing the Google Maps location of the Regional Passport Office (G-10), Islamabad.”
The individual is sharing personal contact details, including WhatsApp numbers and emails, according to the post.
They are asking for payments through Easypaisa, JazzCash, or bank accounts without permission.
DGIP further warned the citizens not to share personal information or make payments to any unauthorised people.
It further added that the passport fees should only be paid at authorised National Bank branches or online through the Passport Fee Asaan App.
The post read, “Please do not share your personal information or make any payments to unauthorised individuals.”
It further warned the people, “Passport fees should be deposited only at authorised National Bank branches or paid online through the Passport Fee Asaan App.”
— Directorate General Immigration & Passports (@DGIPofficial) February 16, 2026
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) helpline
For official questions or help, the DGIP Helpline can be contacted at 051-111-344-777, the post further added.
The notice was issued by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, located at Mauve Area, G-8/1, Islamabad.
More information is available on their website at www.dgip.gov.pk or on social media platforms.
US visa scam
Authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged US visa scam case after reports came to light about forged documents being used to secure American visas.
A case has been registered against several people after uncovering what they say was an organised effort to obtain US visas using fake documents.
Official records state that one person who is currently in custody paid $30,000 to secure a US visa.
Investigators found that at least 12 individuals were given forged paperwork. This included a fake letter claimed to be issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The main suspect has been identified as Pir Alaa Syed Saifuddin, also known as Usmani Gilani, a cleric from Kot Momin.
