Renewed Warning Against Phishing Scam
In this scam, criminals attempt to obtain people's personal data by sending messages in the name of the Ministry. Specifically, potential victims are led to believe that they are due to receive a refund of 500 euros, but they need to disclose their credit card details for this purpose. Links then lead to fake websites styled like FinanzOnline.
The emails with the subject "The processing of your refund has begun" are, of course, fake, the Ministry confirmed. The requests for account information on portals mimicking FinanzOnline are phishing attempts, it said.
Call to the Public
According to the Ministry, information from the tax office is generally in the form of notices and is delivered by post or to the FinanzOnline databox. "The BMF never asks citizens to transmit personal data such as passwords, credit card details or account information," it was reported.
The authorities appealed to the public not to follow the instructions in such emails, never to click on corresponding links, and under no circumstances to disclose personal data such as passwords, credit card details or account information. "The BMF recommends deleting such emails immediately," it was reported.
(APA/Red)
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