The head of the Support Affairs of the General Directorate of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare of Khorasan Razavi warned against the misuse of the voucher credit increase scheme, stating that applicants should only complete their self-declaration forms through the 'My Government' portal or government service offices, and should refrain from providing personal and banking information to unofficial and suspicious websites.
ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency). This is a translation of that outlet's own report; it is the outlet's account, not Artesh's finding.
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Beware of Internet Scams Related to Voucher Credit Increase
2w ago
October 13, 2026
1 min read
📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway
The head of a social welfare department in Khorasan Razavi has issued a warning about potential internet scams related to a government voucher credit increase scheme. Applicants are advised to use official channels to avoid sharing sensitive information with unofficial sites, highlighting the risks of online fraud in Iran.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
Citizens must remain vigilant against online scams, especially when dealing with government programs.
👥 Key Players
Head of Support Affairs of the General Directorate of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare of Khorasan Razavi
MENTIONED
Official government representative
"Responsible for overseeing social welfare programs and protecting citizens from fraud in Iran."
📰 What Happened
The head of a social welfare department in Khorasan Razavi warned citizens about potential internet scams related to a government voucher credit increase scheme. Applicants are advised to use only official channels to avoid sharing sensitive information.
- Scammers may exploit the voucher credit increase scheme to steal personal and banking information.
- Citizens are encouraged to complete self-declaration forms through official government portals.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This issue highlights the vulnerability of citizens to online scams, which can undermine trust in government initiatives.
🌍 Regional: Similar scams could affect other provinces, indicating a broader issue of internet safety in Iran.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a sign of the challenges faced by the Iranian government in managing social welfare programs.
📚 Background
Iran has been implementing various social welfare programs to support its citizens, but the rise of internet scams poses a significant threat to these initiatives.
Internet security in Iran
Government social welfare programs
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
As a government announcement, this source is likely to reflect official positions and may downplay the extent of the problem.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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