The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has warned healthcare service providers and other stakeholders against fraudsters impersonating PHC officials and illegally collecting money in the name of the Commission.
PHC warns against fraudsters impersonating its officials
LAHORE, May 15 (APP): The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has warned healthcare service providers and other stakeholders against fraudsters impersonating PHC officials and illegally collecting money in the name of the Commission.
According to a PHC statement issued on Friday, swindlers are approaching stakeholders with false promises to help them avoid the Commission’s regulatory and legal actions. The fraudsters are reportedly using fake identities and forged documents to strike deals and obtain cash payments or money transfers into personal accounts.
The Commission advised stakeholders to immediately contact the police in case of any such incident or suspicion. It clarified that all official payments are accepted only through designated banking channels and accounts titled “Punjab Healthcare Commission” against digitally generated challans issued by the PHC.
The PHC also expressed concern over incidents in which stakeholders, after falling victim to fraudsters, blamed the Commission on social media. The organisation clarified that it bears no responsibility for unauthorised payments made at the payer’s own risk.
The Commission further stated that action is also being taken against individuals involved in damaging the institution’s reputation and defrauding stakeholders.
