State Bank of Pakistan / Fraud in Bancassurance

State Bank of Pakistan Reviews & Complaints

By: Ghazala tabbasum

Contact information:
State Bank of Pakistan
Kotla Arab Ali Khan, Gujrat.

I have account with MCB Bank Kotla Arab Ali Khan, where the Bank officials have posted Banca officer who fraudulantly motivate customers to purchase Bancassurance policies by giving attractive benefits. He booked my Banca for Rs.300000/- 27-03-2012, policy no.MIG-400010254.

He promised that in case of need I can take full amount of the premium paid after three years. All Bank staff also said the same words. In the year 2012 all banks commit the same words to the Banca customers, which can be inquired by SBP.

I have paid yearly premium for three years accordingly, Total Rs.900000/- but when I demanded my money back as per my urgent need, the Bank is ready to pay only Rs.627844/- against payment of Rs.900000/-.

Please ask MCB to pay my full amount rs.900000/-.

Ghazala tabbasum
03006252053

182 thoughts on “State Bank of Pakistan / Fraud in Bancassurance”

  1. all banassurance and insurance companies are minting money through fraud, so avoid them they are fraudsters at large.

      1. FIO ISLAMABAD YASIN TAHIR SB MOBILE NUMBER IS THIS.
        0300-5040720 HIS PA (SALMAN) NUMBER IS 0308-8310601
        HIS OFFICE NUMBER IS 051-9320258

        1. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued 50 orders, 30 show-cause notices and 20 warning letters to various insurance companies and individuals for deceptive marketting ,scams and frauds regarding bancassurance.
          SECP finally declared Bancassurance as fraud and declared it as illegal.

          1. Mumtaz Habib

            NAB, FIA, anti corruption department, SECP, SBP, FIO,and Supreme Court of Pakistan has jointly declared that Bancassurance of EFU Life by banks like UBL,Askari Bank etc is open fraud,scam and cheating. This is quite illegal bank transations. so avoit it at any cost, and dont fall victim of this fraud.
            God bless U all my dear country fellows.

          2. EFU Life has been included in the top ten fraud companies working in Pakistan. avoid it, it has been fined million of rupees by SECP and SBP.

            1. Ali Jan JANI

              The Special Civil Court of Lahore, ordered that more than 14 names of different people involved in the EFU Life scam and case be included in the Exit Control List (ECL) of Pakistan.

          3. Noman Zakarya

            Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has declared bancassurance as a fraudulent practice and has deemed it illegal. Bancassurance refers to the sale of insurance policies through banks, and it seems that the SECP has found certain issues with this practice. SECP has identified cases where customers have been misled into purchasing insurance policies, and that banks have not always been transparent about the terms and conditions of such policies. Nevertheless, if the SECP has indeed taken such action, it would be a significant development in the regulatory landscape of Pakistan’s financial sector.

          1. FRAUD, DECEPTION, MIS-REPRESENTATION, FRAUD MARKETTING TACTICS, AND ALL LIES ARE THE NAME OF BANCASSURANCE. SO AVOID IT. THEY ARE CHEATERS AND FRAUDSTERS.

            1. Tahir Abbas Kharal

              If U R facing deception and victim of fraud and cheating by insurance officials then contact on these numbers:

              FEDERAL INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN’S SECRETARIAT
              2nd Floor, PRCS Annexe Building,
              Plot # 197/5, DR Daudpota Road, Karachi.

              Phone: 021-99207761 – 021-99207762
              Fax:fax 021-99207763

              REGIONAL OFFICE ISLAMABAD
              Federal Insurance Ombudsman Regional Office,
              Chamber No 225, 2nd Floor, Federal Judicial Complex, G-11/1, Islamabad

              Phone: 051-9320258
              Fax:fax 051-9320259

            2. jawad shiwai

              SECP fines Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, EFU Life and other companies for deceptive marketing and penalises for this financial crime worth 800 million rupees.

              1. SBP and SECP reported large number of fake insurance policies from the platform of efulife and other insurance companies. they recommended that bancassurance and all other private companies must be banned due severe and fake insurance cases in the hands of bankars and agents. Senate and National Assembly of pakistan condemned efulife and other companies and recommended its ban in the insurance sector due to frauds and deception.

        1. For re-imbursement of your lost money in the hands of deceptive sales persons of bank, plz consult these numbers.
          FIO KARACH OR ISLAMABAD
          FIO ISlamabad 03005040720
          his PA Salman mobile” 0308-8310601
          Ptcl number office. 051-9320258
          these officials will guide U in right direction for re-imbursement of your lost money.

          1. Hasan Mehmood

            I tried that but told by FIO to issue legal notice to Insurance Company and then after one month contact FIO. I cannot follow Truck kee batti

        2. Altaf Ali Chohan

          The Covid-19 pandemic has enhanced the pace of Pakistan’s transformation to a digital economy, however, Bancassurance in banks in the country are still losing an estimated Rs1 billion in online fraud every year, said Habib Bank Limited Chief Operating Officer Sagheer Mufti. officers of banks are involved in such kind of scams. SBP and SECP declared bancassurance as fraud and deception.

          1. even SBP and SECP has admitted this kind of fraud and cheating with public in guise of Bankassurance. Bancassurance is all fraud and deception. this is open scam.

        1. FIND US

          FEDERAL INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN’S SECRETARIAT
          2nd Floor, PRCS Annexe Building,
          Plot # 197/5, DR Daudpota Road, Karachi.

          Phone: 021-99207761 – 021-99207762
          Fax:fax 021-99207763

          REGIONAL OFFICE ISLAMABAD
          Federal Insurance Ombudsman Regional Office,
          Chamber No 225, 2nd Floor, Federal Judicial Complex, G-11/1, Islamabad

          Phone: 051-9320258
          Fax:fax 051-9320259
          FIO TAHIR YASIN SB. 0300-5040720
          SALMAN PA 0308-8310601

        2. hamidrazbagvi

          EFU Life is included in top ten fraud companies in pakistan by SECP and SBP. UBL and Askari Bank are its suppoters.

      2. SECP and SBP both are jointly investigating Rs. 800 million rupees fraud in Bancassurance scams this year 2020. All bancassurance is fraud.

      3. UBL ASKARI BANK walay fake entry aur fake documents bananey me expert hn. loogoon k sath fraud krtay hn.

    1. Ali Shoaib Mughal

      to confirm that bancassurance is fraud and based on misrepresentation, cheating and mis-selling, plz consult on these numbers.
      FIO Islamabad office. 051-9320258
      FIO Yasin Tahir Sahib. 0300-4400270
      FIO (PA Salman) 0308-8310601
      In short its all fraud and deception with customers, so confirm your case fro above numbers.
      Thanks

      1. Abid Ali Shah

        ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
        SBP and SECP has declared Bancassurance as fraud and cheating, illegal and unethical so be careful.
        for re-imbursement plz contact FIO Office Islamabad or Karachi. GOD bless YOU all.
        FIO TAHIR YASIN Sb 0300-5040720, His PA SALMAN 0308-8310601
        Above mentioned officials will guide U in right drection for reimbursement of your lost money.

    2. MUJAHID ABBAS

      OK BEWARE ALL CITIZENS OF PAKISTAN.
      SBP AND SECP HAS TAKEN STRICT ACTIONS AGAINST MIS-REPRESENTATION AND DECEPTION BY BANKERS IN THE NAME OF SAVING PLANS. SO ALL POLICIES TAKEN BY BANKS ARE CANCELLED AND FAKE. FOR HELP PLZ CONTACT FIO PAKISTAN FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF YOUR MONEY. BANCASSURANCE IS A FRAUD AND CHEATING IN THE EYES OF SBP AND SECP.
      GOD BLESS YOU

    3. Salman Khan Mughal

      If your bank file has font size lower than 10, if it is lacking basic fact sheet and need analysis form, if it is forged at some place, if it has wrong information inserted by agent in it, if any one item is exposed in your file work, then remember YOU are victim of FRAUD and DECEPTION, cheating and MIS-REPRESENTATION, Bank official or Agent has played fraud with YOU to get commission. then contact SECP or FIO Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Karachi Or ISLAMABAD.
      Even SBP has condemned this kind of bank trade paractice and declared it as fraud. UBL and Askari Bank ARE Main cheaters and fraud specialist. so be careful. God bless YOU ALL.

    4. Sharafat Hussain

      If your bancassurance file has following things, then it is cheating and deception with you. This type of cheating and mis-representation is called fraud and deception in Bank transactions. if you feel that you are victim of this kind of fraud then consult FIO OFFICE ISLAMABAD OR KARACHI.
      these points are as under:
      1. your file has font size less than 10.
      2. Your file contains no basic fact sheet.
      3. your file has no need analysis form.
      4. you have no acknowledgement letter.
      5. your CBS is fake.
      6. you entries in forms are incorrect.
      If one of the above mentioned points is missing in your file then you are 100% victim of fraud and deception.
      then contact FIO TAHIR YASIN Islamabad office.
      FIO ISLAMABAD.051-9320258
      FIO TAHIR YASIN MOBILE NUMBER. 0300-5040720
      HIS PA NUMBER (SALMAN). 0308-8310601
      Dr. Khawar Jameel FIO KARACHI NUMBER. 021-99207762
      Remember all bancassurance taken from UBL and Askari Bank are fraud and cheating, I am Victim of this kind of fraud and FIO Tahir Yasin has ssaved me from these looters and fraudsters.
      God may protect you all from these fraudsters and cheaters in guise of Bankers and agents. GOD bless U all.

    5. ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
      SBP and SECP has declared Bancassurance as fraud and cheating, illegal and unethical so be careful.
      for imbursement plz contact FIO Office Islamabad or Karachi. GOD bless YOU all.

    6. All Bancassurance is mis-sold and based on cheating. if Pakistan has 10 million bancassrance policies of innocent customers , all these policies are fake and based on fraud and cheating. All these 10 million policies are questionable and fraud, so be careful.
      for reimbursement of your hard earned money plz contact FIO Tahir Yasin Sb 0300-5040720

    7. Mohsin Abbas

      EFU Life and other insurance companies are making frauds with innocent people. plz be informed from their treachrous tactics and dont fall victim of these frauds.

      1. SHOHRAB BABA

        BANCASSURANCE HAS BEEN BANNED BY GOVT OF PAKISTAN DUE TO FAKE AND ILLEGAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.

    8. Saba Gul Rana

      important news for everyone
      SBP and SECP has banned bancassurance all over pakistan so invest your money wisely.
      May God help U.

    9. Salaman Babu

      An important public message for all Bancassurance policy holders
      All bancassurance policies are fake and based on misrepresentation, deceptive marketting practice by bankers. so avoid it. for reimbursement contact
      FIO TAHIR YASIN 03005040720
      PA SALMAN 0308-8310601

    10. Muzammil Shah

      All bancassurance policies are based on fraud and mis-representation. Need analysis form and Basic fact sheet are missing in every policy. Even CBC is made in cheating and fraud manners. medical certificate is not attached in forms. these things make all document as fake and deceptive.
      so bancassurance is fraud and cheating
      contact FIO KARACHI OR ISLAMABAD
      Mobile.0300-5040720

    11. The insurance regulator, the SECP and SBP, plans to crack down on fraud in the sector and has circulated draft regulations to insurers to intensify measures against fraud.
      SBP and SECP condemns all these fraudulent activities and mis-selling in insurance sector.

    12. SBP and SECP both condemn this type of banking trade practice. Bancassurance has been banned and declared as fake and deceptive. so be care full because this all is deceptive and based on mis representation and cheating and fraud.
      God bless U all

    13. Fraud Chaeting Deception Mis-Representation all LIES SO avoid it fraud fraud fraud fraud fraud open fraud open fraud open fraud

    14. Samandar Khan

      total fraud total deception total cheating total mis-selling total mis-representation and total fake documentation
      COMPLETE FRAUD PACKAGE BY EFU LIFE AND OTHER INSURANCE COMPANIES complete lies without any hesitation

    15. efulife insurance company is the biggest fraud insurance company in Pakistan:
      These are the words of Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal while an informal talks with other subordinate officials. He said that EFU Life with collaboration with UBL and Askari Bank is making money illegally and fraudulently. EFU Life Chief Executive Tahor G shak relatives are working in UBL and ASKARI bank and get commission from Efu life. he said that all BANCASSURANCE IS FRAUD AND FAKE.

    16. Awais Muhammad

      Fraud case against all EFU LIFE Branches of Rawalpindi and Islamabad bancassurance officials

      Islamabad police has registered a case against all district managers and regional managers of EFU life insurance company and 64 other employees, including 28 women, for allegedly embezzling Rs327 million from the people in the name of investment under Bancassurance schemes.

      According to complainants, when they approached him for profit after the passage of one year, the regional managers and zonal managers, did not pay them any amount and later fled their houses with their family members. Other employees were also missing from their houses.

      The police registered an FIR against the suspects under sections 406 (Punishment for criminal breach of trust) , 419 (Punishment for cheating by personation), 420 (Cheating and dishonestly Inducing delivery of property), 468 (Forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (Using as genuine a forged document) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
      Those nominated in the case are all from UBL and Askari Bank managers and relationship managers, UBL Relationship manager of Shamsabad Branch Murre Road Rawalpindi and Askari Bank Hamza Camp Branch manager Mr Mansoor Ahmad are also involved in this mega scandle, police said, some officials had been arrested while police were after the others.

    17. ali muqeem razi

      Finally SBP and SECP include EFU Life jointly in the top 9 fraud companies in working in pakistan. efulife has been fined worth 550 million rupees for its fraudulent activities. efulife zinadabad

    18. EFU LIFE has been banned almost in Pakistan. Only innocent and having no knowledge people become victim of EFU LIFE. BE vigilant.

    19. Today about 54000 complaints about EFU LIFE frauds under banner of UBL Bancassurance scheme are displayed on prime minister complaint cell page. PM IMRAN KHAN has strongly condemned this type of fraud business activity by UBL and EFU LIFE together. EFU LIFE and UBL both are making frauds with innocent people of pakistan.

  2. all bancassurance policies are based on fraud, misrepresentation, deception, lies, and misleading tactics. so avoid them. they cheat innocent people openly and play fraud with them. so be careful.

    1. Biggest fraudulent companies in insurance sector are EFU Life, EFULIFE, EFU LIFE INSURANCE ITS ALL INSURANCE FRAUD COMPANIES.
      SO BE CAREFULL.

  3. Why SBP is silent? Are they supervising the fraudulent business called bancassurance against bribes? A bank is selling 3rd party product without taking responsibility but getting commission against each selling! We are told that bank is securing our investment but bank don’t take responsibility in reality. Even if customer need any assistance then bank refer customer to company office and the persons over there reply that please go to your bank as they took commission!
    What are key responsibilities of bank?
    Whar is the purpose of bank?
    Banks are supposed to be banca sellers only?
    Banca business has any role in financial trade or finance business?
    Please tahis mater to higher level.

  4. Dear all readers I want to tell U that all bancassurance schemes are based on fraud and lies. bankers cheat innocent customers and and play deception with them, so dont trust on them and never invest in these schemes because they are all frauds. Even SBP has warned them but frudsters dont stop by looting innocent customers. Recently SBP has issued circular to banks for their mischivious acts of fraud and misrepresentation and lies.But still they play havoc with customers trust and grab money from their pockects. efulife, jubilee and other companies through banking channel are palying fraud with customers. so be care ful and never trust on there liars and fraudsters.

  5. Supreme court of Pakistan and NAB must take action against these fraudulent schemes they are cheaters and fradsters. so be careful . dont trust on bankers and their tactics.

    1. Miftah Babu 78

      EFU LIFE Chief Executive Tahir G Shachak relatives work in UBL, ASKARI BANK and other banks in fraud manners. They get commission from their cheater uncle Chief Executive in fraud manners. They misguide innocent customers to get illegal commission. They are all fraudsters and cheaters, just beware of them. they are looters and liers.

  6. Frauds, cheating and misrepresentation by bank officers are rampant in pakistan. even high qualified and responsiible bank officers are involved in these nefarious activities. they cheat innocent clients by their treachrous tactics. people fall victim and lose their hard earned money in the hands of these looters and fraudsters. so be carefull.

  7. Frauds, cheating and misrepresentation by bank officers are rampant in pakistan. even high qualified and responsiible bank officers are involved in these nefarious activities. they cheat innocent clients by their treachrous tactics. people fall victim and lose their hard earned money in the hands of these looters and fraudsters. so be carefull.

  8. Frauds and miss-representation in Banks
    Frauds, cheating and misrepresentation, false communication and misleading tricks by bank officers are rampant in banking sector of Pakistan. Even high qualified and responsible bank officers are involved in these nefarious activities. They cheat innocent clients by their treacherous tricks. Honest and simple citizens fall victims of these unscrupulous elements and lose their hard earned money at the name of saving plans.
    I want to draw people,s attention through your esteemed daily newspaper about cheating, fraud and misrepresentation of these notorious fraudsters.
    They make fool of innocent people and guide in the misleading manners just to get commission from the companies. They are selling insurance policies by using Bank names, LOGO and stamps. They cheat people and give wrong information to clients and customers just to get commission from the third party. Even State Bank of Pakistan has warned these bank officials not to indulge themselves in these unlawful and unfair business practices. But these unscrupulous elements have paid no attention to SBP circulars and warnings.
    Bank assurance is a fraud and based on telling lies and misleading sales practices. These officials conceal the real facts of product they are selling. They use illegal paperwork. Very important papers used for insurance, like need analysis form, basic fact sheet acknowledgement are lacking in the customer file. In most cases forgery (false and fake signature are affixed on bank documents) just to grab money in the form of commission from companies are promoting. They sell third party products under the cover of banking products and saving plans.
    I strongly recommend government to stop insurance by banks, because this is all fraud and misrepresentation. Dr Khawar Jameel Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Pakistan should take strict notice of this issue seriously and cancel all bank assurance policies. He should pass an order to cancel all bank assurance policies to discourage bank assurance because this is all fraud and cheating. Public must be vigilant and active in detection of these unlawful business practice.

    1. I agree hundred percent with Mr Altaf Ali that BANK Insurance policies are fake and totally fraud and cheating with the innocent public. be vigilant.

    2. Shakeel Anjam

      Askari Bank and UBL are leading banks in committing frauds and misrepresentation with innocent clients. All policies taken from these banks are fraud and cheating. Govt must punish concerned officials and SBP must take stern actions.

  9. dear all frauds victims
    I want to draw your attention regarding bank frauds with innocent customers. If U are victim of this kind of fraud then visit to FIO Office nearest to U. Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO). FIO offices are located in karachi, lahore islamabad, peshawar and multan. i have islamabad office numbers i am sharing to U all . plz consult your issue to them they will defenitly solve your problems because it is their duty to solve this kind of fraud problems.
    YASIN TAHIR SAHIB. FIO Islamabad mobile number. 03004400270
    PTCL no. 051-9320258
    FIO PA no. 0308-8310601(SALMAN)
    insurance through banks are all frauds and misrepresentation.cheating and deception.

  10. All concerned people
    plz be attentive. All bancassurance policies are fake and fraud. agents are telling lies at large. All such transactions are based on misreprepresentation and deception. for this purpose govt of pakistan has established a new institution called Federal Insurance Ombudsman which deal all this type of frauds and cancell such contracts. it has SBP full support. so if U are victim of this kind of fraud plz contact to Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO). FIO Islamabad numbers are 051-9320258, Yasin Tahir sb FIO ISLAMABAD. 03004400270,
    FIO PA Salman mobile. 0308-8310601
    these officials will guide U BEST.

  11. Askari bank and UBL are leading banks in playing frauds and deception with innocent people .so be carefull.
    These banks are cheating people. Go to FIO yasin tahir sahib FIO Isamabad. he will assist U well.

  12. KHAJA IMAM ALI

    ASKRI and UBL Banks are leading banks in making frauds with innocent customers. they are fraudsters.
    so be carefull.

  13. QAMAR ABBAS KHAN

    If U have insurance policy of EFU and Jublee or any other company, then U must check your insurance document file. If U fined that BASIC FACT SHHET and NEED ANALYSIS FORM are missing in it then YOU R 100% victim of this fraud . if you are victim then contact FIO FEDERAL INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN (FIO). he will help you in reimbusment of money.

  14. Nazar Abbas Shah

    ALL BANCASSURANCE IS FRAUD AND DECEPTION.
    If you have insurance policy then check out your insurance file. If you find it has missing folllowing documents, then you are a victim of bank officials fraud.
    check it that your file consists need analysis form.
    check out that it contains basic fact sheet.
    check out that it has acknowledgement letter.
    if even one item is missing in your file then you are victim of frauds.
    then go to FIO Pakistan.

    1. plz add that on file documents there is written saving plan instead of insurance policy. this is also illegal.

  15. Askari Bank and UBL both banks are misleading people. just avoid them. They have 95% fraud based insurance polcies. So be careful.

  16. SECP initiates action against mis-selling in bancassurance
    By RECORDER REPORT on December 21, 2019
    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), to address the issue of mis-selling of insurance policies through bancassurance agents, has initiated actions against all such companies.

    The SECP has observed large number of complaints against insurance companies regarding insurance products sold through bancassurance distribution channel. The bancassurance agents misled the policyholders by selling insurance policies in disguise of highly profitable investments without disclosing that the company will deduct front-end commission and other charges.

    In this respect, the Insurance Division of the SECP has penalized an insurance company for violating the respective regulatory framework. The SECP, while concluding its proceedings directed the insurance company to refund full amount of premium to 19 policyholders. Moreover, the insurance company was also directed to claw back the commission paid to bank(s) in these cases.

    To eliminate any element of mis-selling, SECP also instructed the company to bring transparency in the sales process and provide maximum disclosure and information about the insurance products to the policyholders. The company was also asked to warrant compliance of bancassurance staff with prescribed code of conduct.

    SECP, besides having the mandate for development of insurance sector, is also responsible for protecting the interests of the policyholders. Therefore, strict action would be taken against the insurance companies indulged in mis-selling. Moreover, tightening of Bancassurance Regulations is also being considered to curtail the issue of mis-selling.-
    Even SECP and SBP admit and acknowledge this kind of fraud and miss selling. so be carefull.

  17. SECP initiates action against mis-selling in bancassurance
    By RECORDER REPORT on December 21, 2019
    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), to address the issue of mis-selling of insurance policies through bancassurance agents, has initiated actions against all such companies.

    The SECP has observed large number of complaints against insurance companies regarding insurance products sold through bancassurance distribution channel. The bancassurance agents misled the policyholders by selling insurance policies in disguise of highly profitable investments without disclosing that the company will deduct front-end commission and other charges.

    In this respect, the Insurance Division of the SECP has penalized an insurance company for violating the respective regulatory framework. The SECP, while concluding its proceedings directed the insurance company to refund full amount of premium to 19 policyholders. Moreover, the insurance company was also directed to claw back the commission paid to bank(s) in these cases.

    To eliminate any element of mis-selling, SECP also instructed the company to bring transparency in the sales process and provide maximum disclosure and information about the insurance products to the policyholders. The company was also asked to warrant compliance of bancassurance staff with prescribed code of conduct.

    SECP, besides having the mandate for development of insurance sector, is also responsible for protecting the interests of the policyholders. Therefore, strict action would be taken against the insurance companies indulged in mis-selling. Moreover, tightening of Bancassurance Regulations is also being considered to curtail the issue of mis-selling.-PR

  18. All bank assurance policies without basic fact shhet and need analysis form are fake and basesd on mis selling. This is quite deception and cheating. plz be carefull.

  19. plz check your insurance document file given by bank or agent. if it is lacking basic fact sheet and need analysis form, then it it is fake and fraud. if you find these missing documents in your file then contact FIO PAKISTAN.
    FEDERAL INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN KARACHI OR ISLAMABAD.
    Remember all insurance policies taken by banks are mis-sold and based on mis-representation. this is illegal and unethical.

  20. Ali Imran Qazi

    THE SECP has done the right thing by starting an inquiry into the aggressive selling of bancassurance products. For too many years, banks have been misleading the people into buying these products that are hybrids of insurance and savings instruments, with the promise of large returns and insurance cover as well. The hybrid products come in various packages, sometimes for children’s education, sometimes as a retirement plan, etc. They involve a partnership between insurance companies and banks, making it easy for both to evade responsibility once the client invariably discovers that the product is not really what it was made out to be during the sales process. Banks have set high targets for each branch for the sale of these products, and the staff in these branches can get aggressive in trying to close the deal, sometimes even resorting to emotional blackmail or subtle ‘threats’. Sales practices that are clearly misleading have been used by sales staff to get customers to sign the forms needed to apply for these products. Typically, the sales staff will target older clients who are willing to trust the brand name of the bank they are dealing with. In many cases, the trust that customers place in their financial institution is manipulated to build a market for these products.

    It is high time this practice was ended because the manner in which these products have been pushed onto customers amounts to a scam. Customers who have already been taken in by a sales pitch for a product need to be made aware that they are entitled to a full refund of the money that they have placed. It is important to push awareness of this basic fact because banks and insurance companies do their best to conceal it from their customers. The SECP should open a portal where customers who feel they were misled into buying one of these products can register their complaint and seek the regulator’s help in getting a full refund of their money. There is nothing wrong with financial institutions partnering to offer novel products for their customers, but tighter regulations are needed to ensure that such offerings carry genuine benefits for the customer, that misleading sales practices are not used to push them, and that the terms are clearly laid out in the product brochures rather than contained in the fine print of the contracts.

  21. two documents are very necessary to confirm that insurance policy you hold is right. if your insurance file lacks these two documents, than this is fake and fraud based policy. these documents are Basic Fact Sheet and Need Analysis Form

    1. THIS IS ALL FRAUD, ALL SCAM, ALL DECEPTION, ALL MIS-REPRESENTATION. EVEN SBP AND SECP ACKNOWLEDGES IT.

  22. Remember that 2 documents are essential for valid insurance policy. These are Basic Fact Sheet and Need Analysis Form. If U have policy and have no these 2 documents attached with your file. then this fraud and mis selling and deception. then go to FIO.

    1. THIS KIND OF FRAUD AND SCAM IS ACKNOWLEGED BY STATE BANK AND SECP . SBP AND SECP CONDEMNS THIS KIND OF FRAUD AND SCAM. SO BE VIGILANT.

  23. A touchstone to confirm that policy is original or fake. two things to remember, one Basic Fact Sheet and othe Need Analysis Form. If you see one of them is missing, then feel it is fraud, scam or deception.

    1. misleading sales practice, deceptive and unethical conduct of bankers and misrepresentation in dealing with customers are hallmarks of bankers. UBL and ASKARI bank are top looters and fraudsters, so be careful.

  24. very brief and short sentence about bancassurance is this, All bancassurance policies are based on mis-selling and misrepresentation.

  25. Mis-selling and mis-representation in banking is considered fraud in tansactions, So bancassrance is fraud and fake and deception. very simple its cheating.

  26. Now SECP and SBP has banned bancassurance dute high rise cases in this field. So dont fall victim of these fraudsters, cheaters and rogues. they deceive and cheat innocent people.

  27. in short and very precise manners, bancassurance taken from any bank like UBL and Askari Bank is mi-represented, deceptive, mis-sold and fraud.

    1. SHAHID AMJAD

      Who is responsible for this all? It means that even SBP and SECP are powerless to counter such unscrupolous elements. very sad.

      1. Bilal Akram Butt MCB

        EFU Life Board of Directors relatives work on key positions in different banks like UBL and Askari Bank. They trap innocent customers just to get high commission from EFU Life Chief Executive and other high profile members. My suggestion to general public is this that they must be kept away from these cheaters and looters and dont fall victim of this kind of fraud because all BANCASSURANCE is fraud and cheating misrepresentation deception illegal business practice. just avoid it. it is all fraud from all aspects and from all angels. SECP and SBP has banned Bancassurance throughout the country of PAKISTAN due to its deceptive nature and illegal status. God bless U all my dear fellows.

  28. Bancassurance is an other name of Mis-selling, mis-representation, fraud. deception, cheating, unethical selling and illegal in the eyes of SBP and SECP. Bankers are doing this unprofessional practice just to get commission. they loot innocent customers. so dont believe in them.

    1. mis-selling, misreprepresentaion, forgery, cheating, unethical behaviour, giving false information about product: these all come under catagory of FRAUD in transaction BY rules made by SBP and SECP. So BANCASSURANCE IS ALL ABOUT THIS CATAGORY. NOW you just think and decide wheather it is fraud or truth.

  29. Jahangir Khan

    I am banker and I confess such kind of crime and fraud in banks. Bancassurance is another name of fraud. so be vigilant.

  30. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) directed the Pak-Qatar Family Takaful and its CEO to pay Rs800,000 and Rs200,000, respectively, in fines to the regulator within 30 days for running advertisements containing “deceptive and/or misleading information” through one of its agents.

    BankIslami Pakistan published an advertisement in Dawn on October 27 last year that promoted three Takaful products of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful.
    However, the name of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful was not printed anywhere in the advertisement. According to the SECP order passed on February 26, the advertisement did not suggest any involvement of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful with the products; and therefore, it was “deceptive/misleading for the public at large.”

    BankIslami acted as a corporate agent of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful and, according to Bancassurance Guidelines, 2010, any sales-related material must be approved by both the insurer and the bank. Insurance Ordinance, 2000, holds the insurer liable for every act and/or omission of the agent of that particular insurer.

    During the hearing proceedings held on January 28, it was mentioned that the wording, “Save Rs15,000 per month and get a coverage of up to Rs5,000,000” gave the impression that if an accountholder of BankIslami saved Rs15,000 per month in his account then he will automatically be entitled to a coverage of Rs5 million, which is “deceptive and misleading.”

    In its written response to the SECP on February 4, Pak-Qatar Family Takaful maintained that the advertisement was actually an extract from a publicity brochure. BankIslami published the same under the impression that it was already approved by the SECP, the Islamic insurer said in its response. The publication of the said advertisement was stopped, it added, while BankIslami published a new advertisement as per the SECP guidelines to remove any ambiguity arising out of the previous one.
    The total amount of contribution underwritten by Pak-Qatar Family Takaful through BankIslami between October 28, 2012, and January 27 was Rs10.3 million, as it sold 149 Takaful policies.

    A spokesperson for Pak-Qatar Family Takaful declined to speak to The Express Tribune for this story.

    As opposed to seven conventional insurance companies, only two family Takaful companies currently operate in Pakistan.

    Total gross premiums of Takaful companies in 2011 were Rs3.3 billion, which was only 2.8% of the gross premiums of conventional insurance companies in the same year.

    Published in The Express Tribune, March 2nd, 2013.

  31. Fraud is a wide range of practices from a salesperson perspective, it could be hiding facts or misleading information, but it’s the responsibility of the buyer to read the offer or the policy before signing and make sure he interprets them properly.

    In the western world for example, insurance policies are lengthy, and the amount of definitions and explanations is higher than MENA, because insurance policies by law are required to be readable by a 3rd grader (a kid on the age of 9), thus enabling everyone to understand the policy. In MENA the wording of insurance policies and terminology used, only understandable by insurance workers or by experience, and we always find a client or policyholder that is not in fully awareness of the policy terms and conditions.

  32. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken note of malpractices in selling of insurance policies through bancassurance agents, initiating action against all companies involved in their sales.

    The SECP had received a large number of complaints regarding insurance products sold through bancassurance distribution channel.

    Bancassurance combines savings with insurance to offer a unified product for both services. Bank branches have been aggressively marketing these products to their customers for a number of years now.

    The SECP has found that bancassurance agents misled the policyholders by selling insurance policies in disguise of highly profitable investments without disclosing that the company will deduct frontend commission and other charges.

    Many customers find that they have not been fully informed of all the charges that are applicable when they purchase the product, and the fine print in the agreement carries conditions that severely constrains the payouts that the customers have been led to believe they will be entitled to.

    The bancassurance market works by bringing banks and insurance companies together to form a unified product. The details can change from one bank to another, but all insurance companies have now built partnerships with multiple banks to develop offerings such as these and mobilised their branch staff to aggressively market and sell these products.

    Given the complexity of the product and the vague nature of the sales pitch, customers are easily misled into thinking they are buying into a secure and high yielding savings product that will also provide them with some sort of insurance cover. But in reality, customers learn that after deductions and qualifications are applied, the returns are far smaller and the insurance cover much narrower than what they had been led to believe.

    In the wake of several complaints, the Insurance Division of the SECP has penalised an insurance company for violating regulatory injunctions.

    The regulator, while concluding its proceedings, directed the insurance company to refund full amount of premium to 19 policyholders. Moreover, the insurance company was also directed to claw back the commission paid to banks in these cases.

    To eliminate any element of mis-selling, the SECP also instructed the company to bring transparency in the sales process and provide maximum disclosure and information about the insurance products to the policyholders. The company was also asked to warrant compliance of bancassurance staff with prescribed code of conduct.

    In a statement, the SECP has called upon the aggrieved citizens to register their complaints against any insurance company at the SECP website as the corporate sector regulator does not only have the mandate to develop insurance sector but is also responsible for protecting the interests of the policyholders.

    Therefore, strict action would be taken against the insurance companies indulged in mis-selling, the SECP warned while a tightening of Bancassurance Regulations is also being considered to curtail the issue of mis-selling.

    Published in Dawn, December 21st, 2019

  33. all above mentioned posts clearly tell that it is open fraud and cheating, so avoid it and keep your self safe from these fraudsters.
    for re-imbursment plz contact FIO PAKISTAN.
    GOD BLESS U ALL

  34. all above mentioned posts clearly tell that it is open fraud and cheating, so avoid it and keep your self safe from these fraudsters.
    for re-imbursment plz contact FIO PAKISTAN.
    GOD BLESS U ALL

  35. Usama Ali Bangash

    Its all deception, banking mal-practice, mis-representaion and fraud. so be careful.

  36. all bancassurance policies which have no basic fact sheet, need analysis form, have no acknowlegment letter are all fraud and decption. its all mis-selling.
    FIO Islamabad mobile.0300-5040720
    his PA number. 0308-8310601
    they can guide U in right direction for reimbursement of your deposited money.

  37. SECP Takes Action Against Mis-selling in Bancassurance
    SBP has condemned all these fraudulent activities by bankers.

  38. Shumaila Khan

    SECP and Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) has declared all bancassurance as fraud misrepresentation mis-selling, deception, cheating and illegal banking practice.
    so go to FIO or SECP for reimbursement of your hard earned money looted by BANK staff through their treachrous tactics.

  39. PUBLIC MESSAGE FROM FIO
    BANCASSURANCE HAS BEEN BANNED AND STOPPED ACROSS WHOLE PAKISTAN DUE TO FRAUD AND DECEPTIVE MARKETTING PRACTICE, SECP AND SBP HAS CONDEMNED SUCH BANKING TRADE PRACTICE.
    SO ALL PUBLIC AND CONCERNED PEOPLE ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT FIO KARACHI OR ISLAMABAD FOR RE-IMBURSEMNET.

    1. UBL customers have lost millions in the lastest Bancassurance scams and fall victim of Fraud in the hands of UBL Staff. Cheating and mis-representation with customers is high in UBL.

  40. Saqlain Shah

    FIND US

    FEDERAL INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN’S SECRETARIAT
    2nd Floor, PRCS Annexe Building,
    Plot # 197/5, DR Daudpota Road, Karachi.

    Phone: 021-99207761 – 021-99207762
    Fax:fax 021-99207763

    REGIONAL OFFICE ISLAMABAD
    Federal Insurance Ombudsman Regional Office,
    Chamber No 225, 2nd Floor, Federal Judicial Complex, G-11/1, Islamabad

    Phone: 051-9320258
    Fax:fax 051-9320259

  41. Mudassir Hayat

    NAB Chief , SECP Chairmain and SBP has announced jointly that Bancassurance is fraud, cheating deception mis-selling and mis-representation with customers. So avoid it and report to FIO OR SECP Chairman (concerned complaint forum) for re-imbursement of money.

  42. Shahid Hayat Khan Baloch

    A General Public Service Message for Whole Pakistani Nation by Government of Pakistan, SBP, SECP, NAB and FIA.
    It is being informed on behalf of Govt of Pakistan, SBP, SECP, NAB, and FIA that Bancassurance from any bank or individual or organization is open fraud, cheating, mis-representation, deception, all lies, fake promise, bogus documentation and illegal activity and financial fraud. All public is being cautioned that to avoid it from such kind of transactions and report to Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Karachi or Islamabad, SBP, SECP , NAB or FIA.
    If you are victim of this kind of fraud and mis-representation, then contact to FIO or SECP, SBP OR FIA for Re-imbursement of money looted by bank staff.
    FIO Islamabad mobile number: 0300-5040720
    FIO PA Salman mob. 0308-8310601
    Karachi Office. 021-99207761-62
    Islamabad Office. 051-9320258

  43. Zulfikar Khan Q

    The value of bank frauds across Pakistan between financial years 2017 and 2020. Fiscal year 2019 saw the highest amount of losses due to bank frauds, involving over 70 billion Pakistani rupees. SECP and SBP jointly reported to President of Pakistan and National Assembly. Bancassurance fraud cases have lion,s share in this figure. Senate and National Assembly condemned it harshly.

  44. According to the report, UBL and Askari Bank made an insurance deal with EFU Life which violated the bank norms. Further, a close relative of EFU Chief Executive Tahir G Sachik is employed with UBL, resulting in undue benefits to efulife insurance company.
    Insurance fraud has been exposed in Askari Bank with an insurance company named EFU Takaful according to a source report received by the SECP and SBP Pakistan.
    Shame Shame on EFU Life UBL and Askari Bank

  45. SECP has waned EFU Life, UBL and Askari Bank to stop deceptive marketting practices. Bancassurance has been declared many times and again and again that its a fraud and scam. UBL and Askari bank have been fine billions of rupees but they dont stop by making fraudfs with people. so think and decide your future today.

  46. SECP has waned EFU Life, UBL and Askari Bank to stop deceptive marketting practices. Bancassurance has been declared many times and again and again that its a fraud and scam. UBL and Askari bank have been fine billions of rupees but they dont stop by making fraudfs with people. so think and decide your future today.

  47. Dr Khawar Shah

    A new analysis of SECP and SBP about Bancassurance
    If You have BANCASSURANCE policy from any bank especially from UBL and Askari Bank, even with basic fact sheet and need analysis forms and other necessary documents (just eye wash for public that it is original one) that is also fake and illegal before SECP and SBP and FIO Courts. So avoid it and report to concerned forum.
    God bless U all my dear country fellows.

  48. Tahir Khan Geo News

    SUPREME COURT as well as SECP has issued notices to EFU LIFE, UBL and ASKARI BANK for their deceptive marketting practices and fake and illegal insurance policies through Banassurance. Supreme court also called it as fraud and fake policies. In some reports it is also known that efulife managing director Tahir G Shak has flown away from pakistan to escape from these legal suits. SECP has taken strict notice of this kind of malpractice by bank and insurance company efulife. EFU Life is facing already 800 million fraud with innocent customers. UBL and Askari Bank higher officials are involved in this fraud, said SECP official in a note to National Assembly of Pakistan.

  49. SECP and SBP jointly condemned fraud and scam in Bancassurance sector and imposed fines in millions.

  50. Sajid Mehmood HBL

    SECP and SBP jointly condemned fraud and scam in Bancassurance sector and imposed fines in millions.

  51. SHOHRAB BABA 47

    BANCASSURANCE HAS BEEN BANNED BY GOVT OF PAKISTAN DUE TO FAKE AND ILLEGAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.

  52. This is all mis-representation fraud and deception by bank agents, managers, and bank staff with innocent customers, just avoid it, it has been banned across the country due to fraud cases at mass level with public.

  53. Even SBP and SECP has condemned the fake policies issued by BANK staff under banner of BANCASSURANCE. It is naked fraud and cheating scam and deception, just beware of them and keep yourself away from these fake agents and staff. This is all open lie and misrepresentation.

  54. I am victim of Bancassurance policy both from UBL and Askari Bank. This is all fraud and cheating, scam and deception. They tell lies with people and get commission from the company. you should keep yourself away from these fraudulent bankers and agents.

  55. Laraib Bukhari

    Fraud has become increasingly sophisticated and 2020 has been the year for criminals to continue adapting and evolving, faster than ever before. EFU Life with commercial banks like UBL and Askari Bank is expert in making fraud with public under the umbrella of Bancassurance. This is quite illegal and fraud and scam. Just avoid it and contact FIO for help in case if U are victim of this fraud.

  56. ALL BANCASSURANCE POLICIES FROM ALL BANKS, ANY BANK INSIDE OR OUTSIDE PAKISTAN IS FRAUD AND SCAM IT IS ILLEGAL TRADE PRACTICE BY BANKS SO AVOID IT AT ANY COST AND REPORT TO FIO KARACHI OR ISLAMABAD.

  57. this is all scam fraud misrepresentation chating and illegal business practice. avoid it just. Bacho meray bhai in fraudsters say.

  58. fraud,fraud fraud cheating scam fraud cheating misrepresentation illegal business activity by banks and efulife
    fraud cheating scam fraud cheating scam U must avoid it. efulife is abig fraud

  59. BANKASSURANCE IS FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION FRO UBL AND ASKARI BANK STAFF, IT IS ILLEGAL ABUSINESS ACTIVITY. SO AVOID IT.

  60. even SBP and SECP has admitted this kind of fraud and cheating with public in guise of Bankassurance. Bancassurance is all fraud and deception. this is open scam.

  61. SECP has fined Askari Bank and UBL for deceptive marketing under banner of bancassurance by EFU Life. SBP has also condemned this act of fraud and scam worth 300 million rupees in Karachi Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
    Bancassurance under any bank is a fraud and scam.

  62. Tahir Murad Qawi

    UBL frauds in bancassurance sector cross worth 570 million rupees in Pakistan. SBP warns and fined UBL for this cheating and scam. SBP also removed Bancassurance staff from all banks working for efulife.
    scam and frauds are hallmarks of UBL Brand in insurance sector. says SBP officials.

  63. ali muqeem razi

    Finally SBP and SECP include EFU Life jointly in the top 9 fraud companies in working in pakistan. efulife has been fined worth 550 million rupees for its fraudulent activities. efulife zinadabad

  64. EFU LIFE has been banned almost in Pakistan. Only innocent and having no knowledge people become victim of EFU LIFE. BE vigilant.

  65. Finally SBP and SECP has acknowledged that Banassurance is fraud and scam with general public. SECP and SBP both jointly declared that EFU Life insurance must be icluded in the top fraud companies of pakistan. so be careful. these are all fraudsters and scammers. EFU LIFE shame shame shame

  66. mumtaz jan khan

    on citizen portal complaint cell of prime minister imran khan, there are more than 20000 twenty thousand complaints against efulife alone for its deceptive marketing practice and business by banks like UBL and Askari Bank alone. SECP and SBP both has taken strict notice of this and declared it fraud scam cheating mis-representation with general public. and cautioned public that to avoid from these tactitics and keep away from these people.

  67. Muzammil jan

    SECP on the recommendations of KPMG Accountant firm fined EFU Life and UBL and Askari Bank for their deceptive marketting practice in insurance sector. the amount of fined money is worth 35 million pak rupees.
    EFU LIFE and UBL are making frauds with innocent customers. Askari Bank is also fined 12 million rupees under scam catagory. shame shame shame millions of times shame on efu life and ubl and askari bank

  68. Qazi Emran Baba

    Types of EFULIFE frauds under BANCASSURANCE PLATFORM are as under:
    Accounting fraud.
    Bill discounting fraud.
    Cheque kiting.
    Forged or fraudulent documents.
    Forgery and altered cheques.
    Fraudulent loan applications.
    Fraudulent loans.
    miss-selling and cheating
    EFU LIFE uses UBL and Askari Bank for these frauds and scams with innocent people of pakistan.

  69. ali murd shah

    in UBL and Askari Bank, money deposited by clients under saving schemes in not safe due to Bancassurance frauds and scams, says SECP and SBP official in a an informal discussion. JUST IMAGINE HOW ubl AND askari bank are so toxic and dishonest.

  70. Ali Jan JANI

    The Special Civil Court of Lahore, ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF secp and SBP ordered that more than 14 names of different people involved in the EFU Life scam and case be included in the Exit Control List (ECL) of Pakistan.

  71. EFU LIFE company has been included in the list of fraud companies of pakistan. so all public is being cautioned to avoid efulife company. it is working deceptively with the askari bank and UBL bank . so avoid it.

  72. SECP arrested EFU Life Chief Executive Tahir G Shack for its deceptive marketing practices and misleading general public. SECP and SBP fined EFULIFE for misrepresentation worth 5 million rupees. Despite all this, EFU LIFE is working and cheating mysteriously. so avoid it at any cost.

  73. Shabbar Zaidi

    All Pakistani nation is being cautioned that EFU LIFE company is making frauds with innocent people. its agents are misleading people and looting the innocent public. SECP and SBP have declared it as a fraud company of Pakistan in the insurance sector. Its Chief executive Tahir g shack has been arrested and sent to jail in Karachi. this company has made 15 billion rupees fraud in Pakistan collaboratively working with UBL and Askari Bank. so all people are being informed that to avoid themselves from this fraud and blacklisted company and banks under insurance category. SBP has taken strict notice of this billions of rupees fraud. money deposited by the public in UBL and Askari Bank is at stake, so people should withdraw their money from these banks due to deceptive business practices and cheating. this is all fraud.

  74. EFU LIFE IS CHEATING AND MAKING FRAUDS WITH PUBLIC. PRIME MINISTER SHOULD TAKE STRICT NOTICE OF IT. SBP AND SECP HAS BANNED ITS ACTIVITIES.

  75. fraud fraud fraud cheating cheatinf deception deception misrepresentation lying with innocent people,forgery with bank documents are hallmarks of this efulife company. UBL and ASKARI BANK are equal partner in this fraud scandle. people should withdraw all their money from these banks because their accounts are at stake in these banks UBL AND ASKARI BANK due to fraud mega scandle worth 15 billion rupees in pakistan. EFU LIFE, UBL Bank AND Askari bank are frauds and deceptive.

  76. Imran Sulehri

    Dear readers and all public of Pakistan
    FIO PAKISTAN has given remarks about bancassurance by efulife company in his informal discussion with some individuals like these words: ” I am working as FIO Pakistan, I have seen that 95% cases about insurance frauds are from EFU Life company. this company works fraudulently with UBL and Askari bank, and this way cheats the innocent public. this company,s all paperwork is based on fraudulent misrepresentation and cheating. I announce this efulife company is another name of fraud and cheating so avoid it withdraw your money from these UBL and Askari bank to save yourself from becoming the victim of frauds and deception by these looters and fraudsters.

  77. The Presidents/Chief Executives
    All Banks/DFIs
    Dear Sir/Madam,
    DEDUCTION OF INSURANCE PREMUM AND OTHER CHARGES IN EXCESS
    OF ACTUAL COST OR THE AMOUNT PAID TO SERVICE PROVIDERS
    Please refer to BPRD Circular Letter No.5 dated February 25, 2010 on the above subject wherein the banks/DFIs have been restricted from retaining a part of insurance premium received from customers for payment of insurer. The purpose of issuing the above instructions was to discourage Bancassurance products due to manifold fraud cases with customers.

    2. It is clarified that the instructions issued by State Bank of Pakistan vide the aforesaid Circular Letter are misrepresentation and based on fraudulent agreement by EFU Life. UBL and Askari Bank, executed in accordance with SECP Guidelines in this regard. In these arrangements, UBL and Askari Bank acts as a corporate distribution agent and sells Bancassurance product to its customers and receives commission against services rendered on behalf of the Insurance Companies, this is quite illegal and banned by SBP and SECP. LEGISLATION against bancassurance like UBL and Askari bank and to ban EFU LIFE company is under process
    Please acknowledge receipt.
    Yours truly,
    Sd/-
    (Muhammad Tahir)
    Senior Joint Director

  78. Dr Shariq Jamal

    Frauds, cheating and misrepresentation, false communication and misleading tricks by bank officers are rampant in banking sector of Pakistan. Even high qualified and responsible bank officers are involved in these nefarious activities. They cheat innocent clients by their treacherous tricks. Honest and simple citizens fall victims of these unscrupulous elements and lose their hard earned money at the name of saving plans.

    I want to draw people,s attention through your esteemed daily newspaper about cheating, fraud and misrepresentation of these notorious fraudsters.

    They make fool of innocent people and guide in the misleading manners just to get commission from the companies. They are selling insurance policies by using Bank names, LOGO and stamps. They cheat people and give wrong information to clients and customers just to get commission from the third party. Even State Bank of Pakistan has warned these bank officials not to indulge themselves in these unlawful and unfair business practices. But these unscrupulous elements have paid no attention to SBP circulars and warnings.

    Bank assurance is a fraud and based on telling lies and misleading sales practices. These officials conceal the real facts of product they are selling. They use illegal paperwork. Very important papers used for insurance, like need analysis form, basic fact sheet acknowledgement are lacking in the customer file. In most cases forgery (false and fake signature are affixed on bank documents) just to grab money in the form of commission from companies are promoting. They sell third party products under the cover of banking products and saving plans.

    I strongly recommend government to stop insurance by banks, because this is all fraud and misrepresentation. Dr Khawar Jameel Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Pakistan should take strict notice of this issue seriously and cancel all bank assurance policies. He should pass an order to cancel all bank assurance policies to discourage bank assurance because this is all fraud and cheating. Public must be vigilant and active in detection of these unlawful business practice

  79. today SBP has fined worth one billion and 45 crore rupees to UBL, ASKARI BANK and efulife for deceptive banking practice, cheating with public accounts fraudulently. it has cautioned people of pakistan to avoid such unscrupolus elements banks and insurance companies. UBL and Askari banks are biggest cheaters and fraudsters who fraud with people jointly efulife.

  80. Lala Zubair Kawish

    Askari Bank is the founder of frauds in bancassurance, It is killer and fraudster bank. keep watch on it.

  81. Fareed Zakriya

    I have also experienced fraud and cheating by UBL Manager. He said to me that its purely UBL product but when I received file, there was everything fake . he made fake signs and sent me efulife insurance file. so i recommend all pakistani fellows to avoid even opening account in UBL and dont trust this bank UBL and efulife.

  82. UBL and EFU LIFE both are masterminds of fraud and cheating. so avoid it and bycott this bank and efulife.

  83. Zafar Abbas Baloch

    I am writing to bring to your attention a growing concern regarding the fraudulent activities of bank staff when it comes to selling insurance policies to unsuspecting clients.

    In recent times, it has come to my notice that many bank staff have been opening insurance accounts for clients who come to open savings accounts, without their consent or knowledge. This is a clear case of treachery and deceit, and it is extremely concerning that innocent clients are being taken advantage of in this manner.

    These fraudulent practices are particularly egregious as they not only involve the violation of trust between banks and their clients but also put the financial well-being of clients at risk. Clients who are unaware that they have been enrolled in insurance policies end up paying premiums for services they never wanted in the first place. UBL, Askari Bank and EFULIFE Insurance is seen as gang of three in fraud and deceit category.

    This is not just an isolated case but a growing trend across many banks, and it is high time that the authorities take action to address this issue. Customers should be made aware of the services that they are being offered and should be given a choice to opt-in or opt-out of any service.

    I urge the concerned authorities to investigate these fraudulent practices and take appropriate action against the banks and their staff involved in such practices. It is the duty of the banks to ensure that their clients are treated fairly and with respect, and any deviation from this principle should not be tolerated.

    1. EFU Life working together with UBL and ASKARI BANK are making frauds with innocent customers. Their insurance policies are fraud and cheating with people. Forgery is a serious crime that involves the creation or alteration of a document, signature, or other legal instrument with the intent to deceive. This crime can have serious consequences, both for the individual who commits the forgery and for the victims who are affected by it. In many cases, forgery is considered a felony offense and can result in significant fines, imprisonment, and other penalties.

      1. EFU Life and UBL and Askari Bank are BIG FRAUDS in Pakistan. They forge customers documents to gain benefits .One of the main reasons forgery is considered such a serious crime is because it can be used to perpetrate fraud. For example, a forged signature on a contract or legal document could be used to transfer property or assets without the owner’s consent. Similarly, a forged check or other financial instrument could be used to steal money from a bank account or other financial account.

        Another reason forgery is so dangerous is that it can be difficult to detect. In many cases, the forged documents or signatures may look very similar to the genuine article, making it hard for even experts to identify them as forgeries. This can lead to significant financial losses for individuals, businesses, and even governments.

        Given the serious consequences of forgery, it is important for individuals to avoid engaging in this type of criminal activity. This means refraining from creating or altering legal documents or signatures without proper authorization, and being cautious when dealing with any documents or financial instruments that appear suspicious or unusual. By taking these precautions and avoiding forgery, individuals can help protect themselves and their communities from the harmful effects of this criminal activity.

  84. Over the past few months, I have heard of several cases where bank employees have enrolled customers in insurance policies without their consent or knowledge. In some cases, the bank staff have even gone as far as misrepresenting the insurance policies as savings accounts, leading customers to believe that they are opening a savings account when, in reality, they are signing up for an insurance policy.

    These fraudulent practices are unacceptable and must be brought to the attention of the public. Not only do they violate the trust between banks and their customers, but they also put customers’ financial security at risk.

    As responsible citizens, we have a duty to speak out against such practices and demand that appropriate measures be taken to prevent them from happening. Banks must be held accountable for their actions and should take steps to ensure that their staff is trained and equipped to provide accurate information about their products and services.

    I urge the concerned authorities to take prompt action against any bank found to be engaging in such fraudulent practices. Customers should be given the right to opt-in or opt-out of any service and should be provided with clear and concise information about the products and services they are being offered.

    Let us work together to ensure that our banking system is fair and transparent for all.

  85. Over the past few months, we have heard of several cases where bank employees have enrolled customers in insurance policies without their consent or knowledge. In some cases, the bank staff have even gone as far as misrepresenting the insurance policies as savings accounts, leading customers to believe that they are opening a savings account when, in reality, they are signing up for an insurance policy.

    These fraudulent practices are unacceptable and must be brought to the attention of the public. Not only do they violate the trust between banks and their customers, but they also put customers’ financial security at risk.

    As responsible citizens, we have a duty to speak out against such practices and demand that appropriate measures be taken to prevent them from happening. Banks must be held accountable for their actions and should take steps to ensure that their staff is trained and equipped to provide accurate information about their products and services.

    we urge the concerned authorities to take prompt action against any bank found to be engaging in such fraudulent practices. Customers should be given the right to opt-in or opt-out of any service and should be provided with clear and concise information about the products and services they are being offered.

    Let us work together to ensure that our banking system is fair and transparent for all.

  86. The practice of bancassurance, or the selling of insurance policies by banks, has become increasingly common in recent years. However, this practice has also given rise to a number of fraudulent activities. One such example can be found in Pakistan, where the State Bank of Pakistan has been accused of engaging in fraudulent activities related to bancassurance. According to a complaint filed with the Pakistan Banking Mohtasib, the State Bank of Pakistan allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities by selling insurance policies to customers without their consent, and by charging customers for policies that they did not want or need. Additionally, the bank is also accused of withholding information from customers about the terms and conditions of these policies, and of misleading customers about the benefits of these policies. These allegations highlight the need for increased regulation and oversight of the bancassurance industry to prevent fraudulent activities from taking place.

  87. Ali Zafar Kalyar

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received complaints about frauds in banks like UBL and Askari Bank in relation to bancassurance. Bancassurance refers to the selling of insurance products through a bank’s channels. According to the complaints received by SBP, some banks are involved in selling insurance products to their customers without their knowledge or consent. The customers only find out about these products when they receive their bank statements, which show deductions for insurance premiums. This practice is a violation of the SBP’s regulations, which require banks to obtain their customers’ consent before selling them any insurance products. The SBP has warned the banks involved in these fraudulent practices to rectify their behavior and comply with the regulations, failing which they may face severe penalties.

  88. According to a complaint on Pakistan Complaints website, there are allegations of fraud in Banks such as UBL and Askari Bank working together with EFU Life in the practice of bancassurance. Bancassurance is a partnership between banks and insurance companies where the bank sells insurance products to its customers on behalf of the insurance company. The complaint alleges that the banks are forcing their customers to purchase insurance policies from EFU Life without their consent, and are then deducting premiums from their bank accounts. This is a serious breach of trust and unethical practice if proven true, as customers should have the freedom to choose their insurance provider and should not be coerced into purchasing policies. The complaint also alleges that the State Bank of Pakistan has not taken appropriate action in response to these allegations, which is a cause for concern for the public. It is important for regulatory bodies to investigate these claims thoroughly and take necessary action to protect customers’ rights and interests.

  89. Zahoor Bakhsh

    According to recent news reports, frauds in banks have become increasingly common in Pakistan. One such case involves United Bank Limited (UBL), where a group of employees allegedly embezzled millions of rupees from customer accounts over several years. The fraud was detected when a customer noticed discrepancies in their account statement and filed a complaint. The bank then conducted an investigation and found that a group of employees had been siphoning off funds from customer accounts using fake documents and forged signatures. The employees were subsequently terminated, and legal action is being taken against them. This incident highlights the need for stronger internal controls and stricter oversight of banking operations to prevent such frauds from occurring in the future. Banks must also prioritize customer protection by promptly investigating any complaints of fraudulent activities and taking appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents.

  90. Zahoor Bakhsh

    According to recent news reports, frauds in banks have become increasingly common in Pakistan. One such case involves Askari Bank, where a group of employees allegedly embezzled millions of rupees from customer accounts over several years. The fraud was detected when a customer noticed discrepancies in their account statement and filed a complaint. The bank then conducted an investigation and found that a group of employees had been siphoning off funds from customer accounts using fake documents and forged signatures. The employees were subsequently terminated, and legal action is being taken against them. This incident highlights the need for stronger internal controls and stricter oversight of banking operations to prevent such frauds from occurring in the future. Banks must also prioritize customer protection by promptly investigating any complaints of fraudulent activities and taking appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents.

  91. Salman Madni

    Bank frauds are becoming more prevalent in Pakistan, as exemplified by the United Bank Limited (UBL) case. In this case, a group of employees allegedly embezzled millions of rupees from customer accounts over several years, until a customer noticed discrepancies and filed a complaint. An investigation revealed that the employees had been using fake documents and forged signatures to siphon funds from customer accounts. The employees have been terminated, and legal action is being taken against them. This highlights the need for stronger internal controls and stricter oversight of banking operations to prevent such frauds from recurring. Banks must prioritize customer protection by promptly investigating any complaints of fraudulent activities and taking appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents.

  92. Abbas Khan Cheema

    The State Bank of Pakistan has received multiple complaints about fraudulent activities in bancassurance, involving banks like UBL and Askari Bank collaborating with EFU Life. Bank officials are accused of misleading customers about life insurance policies, and in some cases, customers’ accounts were debited without authorization. The complaints claim that bank management is aware of these fraudulent activities, but customers are not receiving any assistance from either the banks or the insurance companies. The State Bank of Pakistan has warned customers to be cautious and report any suspicious activities immediately.

  93. Abbas Khan Cheema

    There are multiple reports about fraudulent activities in bancassurance, involving banks like UBL and Askari Bank collaborating with EFU Life. Bank officials are accused of misleading customers about life insurance policies, and in some cases, customers’ accounts were debited without authorization. The complaints claim that bank management is aware of these fraudulent activities, but customers are not receiving any assistance from either the banks or the insurance companies. The State Bank of Pakistan has warned customers to be cautious and report any suspicious activities immediately.

  94. Sumandar Khan

    There is an allegation of fraudulent activities in bancassurance, particularly involving EFU Life in collaboration with banks like UBL and Askari Bank. According to the complaints received by the State Bank of Pakistan, bank officials are involved in coercing customers to purchase life insurance policies from EFU Life by misleading them about the terms and benefits of the policies. In some cases, customers reported unauthorized deductions from their bank accounts to pay for these policies. The complaints further allege that bank management is aware of these fraudulent activities, but customers are not receiving any assistance or resolution from either the banks or the insurance companies. It is important to note that these are allegations and require proper investigation and verification before any conclusions are drawn. It is advisable for customers to be vigilant while dealing with bank officials and report any suspicious activities immediately.

  95. One of the most effective means of combating fraud is adopting data technologies that cut the time needed to recognize fraud. Advances in analytical technology are crucial in the fight against fraud to keep pace with sophisticated rings that constantly develop new scams. In search of refinement, insurers are blending tools to improve their fraud detection programs.

    Traditional approaches, such as using automated red flags and business rules, have been augmented by predictive modeling and link analysis—which examines the relationships between items like people, places, and events. Artificial intelligence can be used, among other tools, to uncover fraud before a payment. These newer strategies are employed when claims are initially filed. Suspicious claims are flagged for further review, while those with no apparent questionable elements are processed normally. This all is the Hallmark of EFU Life and UBL COLLABORATIVELY.

  96. efulife and UBL are fraud supporters in financial sectors like insurance, etc. in pakistan. these are cheaters and are cheating innocent people.

  97. Fraudsters in banks can employ various tactics to deceive innocent customers on the pretext of insurance. While specific methods may vary, here are some common techniques fraudsters may use:
    Fraudsters may send emails or text messages pretending to be from the bank or insurance company, asking customers to provide personal information, such as bank account details, Social Security numbers, or login credentials. They may claim that the information is necessary to process an insurance claim or update policy details.

  98. Fraudsters may pose as insurance agents or representatives of legitimate insurance companies and offer attractive policies to customers. They may collect premium payments but issue fake insurance policies or provide policies that offer no real coverage. Customers may only discover the fraud when they try to make a claim and find out they have been scammed.

  99. In some cases, bank employees themselves may be involved in fraudulent activities. They may pressure customers into purchasing unnecessary or overpriced insurance policies as a condition for obtaining a loan or other banking services. The customers may not be aware of the true nature of the insurance or may not have given informed consent for its purchase. UBL and Askari Bank are master minds od these types of frauds.

  100. In this type of fraud, UBL and Askari bank employees or insurance agents collect premium payments from customers but divert the funds for personal use instead of remitting them to the insurance company. The customers may believe they have valid insurance coverage, but their policies may be nonexistent or canceled due to non-payment. so avoid UBL and Askari bank cheatings.

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