The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has advised the general public to beware of those who deceive people by impersonating as high-ranking NAB officials. According to NAB statement, general Public is informed that some elements have been found impersonating themselves as senior NAB officials and coercing government officials and businessmen through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp calls, fake letters and other tactics to extort money or obtain illegal concessions. It was clarified that NAB has no direct or indirect association with these actions. NAB issues call up letters on official letterhead and does not make phone calls, SMS, or WhatsApp message for any correspondence. The statement further said that the general public is advised to be aware of such malicious acts. If anyone pretends to be NAB official and compels into illegal activities or blackmails for money, same may immediately be reported at 051-9216549, 0303-0111684 and complaint.int@nab.gov.pk It is particular to mention that a legal action is already being taken against such culprits and many have been arrested. Source: Radio Pakistan