2,500 Euro ÖGK Refund: Warning of Brazen Scam
At present, thousands of Austrians are receiving emails with the promise of an alleged refund from the Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) of 2,499.95 euros monthly. The fraudsters also use the name of the social insurance to make their messages appear credible.
Fraudsters Promise 2,500 Euro ÖGK Refund Per Month
The perpetrators urge recipients to enter their personal data on a linked website. Particularly cunning: The fraudsters use fake reference numbers and even warn themselves about dubious emails to gain trust.
Tax Office, Federal Government, and Streaming Providers Affected by Similar Scams
Similar fraud attempts have been affecting other institutions such as the tax office, the federal government, and streaming providers like Amazon or Netflix for months. Victims of these scams have suffered significant financial losses in some cases.
How to Recognize Phishing Emails:
- Der Absender verwendet keine offizielle Domain (wie bmf.gv.at oder oegk.at)
- Die E-Mail enthält keine persönliche Anrede
- Behörden nennen nie exakte Rückerstattungsbeträge in E-Mails
- Links führen zu gefälschten Websites
- Der Text enthält Rechtschreibfehler
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