2024-02-18 01:41:47
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, have been observed recently. AADE has taken all the necessary actions to report and shut down the websites in question.
We draw the special attention of citizens as the specific messages:
• Appear to be sent by AADE or some other trusted entity,
• Encourage recipients to link to a fake website.
For example, the messages of the recent SMISHING attack involving AADE:
• They show “AADE” as the sender,
• They mention “New inflation allowance available at or “Reminder: €250 allowance available at https://myaade-gov.com”.
• They encourage recipients to connect via a link to a fake website, which informs them that they are entitled to a benefit and must submit a request by filling in their personal information (Name, Tax ID, Taxi codes, Bank Details, etc.).
Please note that this fake website:
• Depicts the logo of the Hellenic Republic and Gov.gr and
• Uses the Greek language correctly.
For their protection, citizens must not click or tap on any link and delete the message immediately.
We remind you that AADE never, for any reason, asks taxpayers to reveal their personal information (name, VAT number, date of birth, bank accounts or passwords (Username or Password)) via SMS or email. Citizens must connect to the myAADE digital portal only from the address myaade.gov.gr or through the official website of the Independent Public Revenue Authority www.aade.gr.
On the official website of AADE (www.aade.gr) in the path Home Page > Service – Information > Security of Digital Data > Security of Digital Services and Transactions, citizens can find useful protection tips against attacks with deceptive SMS (SMISHING) and other electronic attacks “phishing” to intercept personal information as well as information practices about their digital transactions.