Knowing how to avoid fraud when buying a plot in Pakistan starts with one idea: slow down and check before you pay. Most problems do not come from the land itself. They come from where the money goes, who receives it, and what paper you receive in return. This guide gives general payment-safety habits that apply to any housing society, followed by how New Airport City (NAC) approaches payments. It is general guidance, not legal advice. Pay only into the official company account The single most important rule: pay only into the official bank account of the company that is selling the plot. Never pay into a personal account, a relative's account or an agent's account, even if you trust the person and they say it is quicker. If the account details look different from what you were given before, stop. Do not take account details from a forwarded message or a screenshot. Confirm them directly with the company's official office before you send any money. Verify with the official office Before any payment, call the company on its official number, which you should take from its official website, not from the person selling to you. Ask them to confirm three things: that the seller is authorised, that the account details are correct, and that your plot is recorded against the amount you intend to pay. This takes a few minutes and is the strongest protection you have. A genuine company expects this question and answers it without discomfort. Always get a receipt Every payment should produce an official receipt. Keep the receipt, the bank transfer slip or cheque copy, and a note of the date and amount. For online or international transfers, keep the transaction reference. A handwritten note, a chat message saying "received" or a promise to send a receipt later is not a substitute. If you do not receive an official receipt, ask for it before you make the next payment. Get your plot details in writing Your documents should clearly state your plot number, size, location on the approved master plan, and the payment schedule. Keep copies of everything you sign. If any promise made verbally is not in writing, treat it as not made. If you are unsure about the terms, it is sensible to have a lawyer review them before you sign. Common warning signs Be careful when you see any of these: Pressure to pay today, or a deadline that cannot be explained. A request to send money to a personal account or a different account at the last minute. Promises of guaranteed returns or fixed possession dates. Reluctance to show the NOC, the master plan or the company's registration. A seller who cannot be confirmed by the company's own office. Unofficial phone numbers or social media pages claiming to speak for the company. Check the project, not only the payment Payment safety works together with project checks. Ask for the NOC number and confirm it with the issuing authority. Ask who prepared the master plan. Visit the site and see what is there today. Safe payment into the wrong project is still a problem. How NAC approaches this New Airport City is a NOC Approved gated community on M-14 CPEC at Girja Link Road, Fateh Jang, near New Islamabad International Airport, with a master plan by world-renowned town planner Meinhardt. Payments should go only into the official company account, and you should collect an official receipt each time. If you are ever unsure about an account, a number or a message, contact the official office using the numbers below before you pay. Our approach is simple: See it first. Then decide. Visit the site, ask your questions, and take the time you need. Contact the official office UAN: 051 111 051 111 WhatsApp: +92 300 5005645 Website: newairportcityislamabad.com Images are for illustrative purposes.