They were found recently Malicious actions of sending misleading SMS messages to mobile devices (SMISHING)With the aim of intercepting citizens' personal information and bank card details, through fake websites.
The term SMISHING is defined as the attempt to intercept personal information, such as name, VAT number, date of birth, bank accounts or passwords of citizens via deceptive messages (SMS) to mobile devices, from supposedly trustworthy entities (consent “phishing”. “, where misleading emails are sent instead of SMS). These scams usually contain a link to a fake website.
As mentioned, AADE has taken all necessary reporting and closure measures for the sites in question.
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We draw citizens' attention in particular to the specific messages:
- They appear to be sent by AADE or another trusted entity,
- They encourage recipients to link to a fake website.
For example, recent SMISHING attack messages involving AADE:
- They show “AADE” as sender,
- They reported “new inflation compensation available in https://myaadelive-gr.com” or ” Reminder: an allowance of 250 euros is available at https://myaade-gov.com».
- They encourage recipients to contact via a link to a fake website, which tells them they are entitled to a benefit and must submit an application by filling in their personal information (name, tax ID, taxi codes, bank details, etc.).
Please note that this is a fake website:
- It depicts the coat of arms of the Hellenic Republic and Gov.gr
- Makes correct use of Greek.
To protect them, citizens should not do this Click the handle To any link and delete the message immediately.
We remind you that AADE never, for any reason, requires taxpayers to disclose their personal information (name, VAT number, date of birth, bank accounts, passwords (username or password)) via SMS or email.Citizens should call On the myAADE digital portal Just From the title myaade.gov.gr Or through the official website of the Independent Public Revenue Authority Global Communication Network.aade.gr.
Below are pictures of the misleading message short message And also the fake website, the last attack Phishing Regarding AADE
On the official website of AADE (www.aade.gr) in the path Home > Service – Information > Digital Data Security > Security of Digital Services and Transactions, citizens can find useful tips to protect against SMISHING attacks and other cyber attacks. “Phishing” to intercept personal information as well as information practices about their digital transactions.
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