Fake SMS Messages: Ministry Warns

The Ministry of Finance has warned about fake SMS messages. Internet fraudsters are attempting to obtain personal data in the name of the ministry, it was stated in a release on Thursday. The messages contained information that outstanding claims existed, which needed to be paid immediately to avoid seizure. In addition to SMS, such attempts are also made via email and phone calls.

The hyperlinks contained in the messages would then lead to fake homepages styled like FinanzOnline. There, there would be a prompt to enter personal data and payment information. Information from the ministry is generally only provided in the form of notices and is delivered by mail or to the FinanzOnline data box, it was noted. Additionally, they never request the transmission of personal data such as passwords, credit card details, or account information, it was stated.

Ministry of Finance recommends deleting messages

If you receive such messages, you should under no circumstances follow the instructions or click on the links or files contained therein, advised the Ministry of Finance. Under no circumstances should you disclose personal data such as passwords, credit card details, or account information. The ministry recommends immediately deleting such SMS and email messages.

(APA/Red)

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