Hellenic Police Warning About New Scam with Messages Supposedly From "gov.gr" for Fines for Violations of the Road Traffic Code - iefimerida.gr
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The scammers send a message claiming to have violated the Greek Road Traffic Act and refer to a fake page that requests a license plate number and bank card details.
The Hellenic Police is reporting a new scam via text messages related to alleged fines for violations of the Highway Code and is asking citizens to be particularly careful. In a post, the Hellenic Police states that the scammers are sending SMS with a link, making sure it looks authentic as if it comes from gov.gr. This link leads to a fake website, where the user is asked to enter their vehicle's license plate number and bank card details. "Do…
Scammers steal bank card details and vehicle license plates — “Gov.gr will NEVER send you a link,” the Police clarify
A new form of electronic fraud is underway, with fraudsters sending messages to citizens for alleged violations of the Highway Code and fines, using the name gov.gr. The Greek Police are drawing the attention of citizens, as these SMS messages are designed to create the impression that they come from an official government agency. According to
The Greek Police draws the attention of citizens to an SMS scam, which appears as a message related to gov.gr and concerns an alleged violation of the Highway Code.
The SMS includes a link that leads to a fake website, where the user is asked to enter their vehicle's license plate number, as well as their bank card details.
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