HEC Cautions Public Against Fake Agents Offering Document Attestation Services

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a public advisory warning citizens about fraudulent individuals posing as authorized agents and offering to assist with the attestation of educational documents. The commission cautioned that such services could be part of scams and advised extreme caution when dealing with anyone claiming to facilitate the attestation process.

According to the HEC, the entire attestation process for educational documents is conducted online and is paperless, allowing applicants to submit requests from their homes. The commission urged applicants to avoid engaging agents or intermediaries and to complete the process themselves by following the instructions on the HEC’s official website.

The HEC specifically warned against handing over personal information, academic records, or educational documents to unauthorized persons, as this could lead to fraud and misuse of sensitive data. Citizens seeking information or wishing to apply for attestation can visit www.hec.gov.pk, where an online helpdesk is available to assist with queries.

For further guidance, applicants can contact the HEC through its official helpline numbers: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-1119432. The commission has urged the public to remain vigilant and use only its official channels to avoid potential fraud and the misuse of personal and academic information.