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Phishing scam masquerading as the Greek Tax Authority continues
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Updated 2d ago |
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A persistent phishing campaign impersonating Greece's tax authority, EFKA, is actively deceiving citizens through fraudulent SMS messages designed to harvest sensitive information or authorize unauthorized withdrawals from their banking accounts. Authorities warn that scammers are exploiting trust in official communications by sending urgent alerts about unpaid taxes and account closures without providing verifiable links for confirmation.
Key Points
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1A new scam involving fake text messages impersonating the Greek Tax Authority (EFKA), known as 'Ephka', is currently active.
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2Scammers use these SMS to steal personal data and authorize withdrawals from bank accounts without user consent.
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3Authorities have issued specific protection guidelines warning citizens about this phishing attempt occurring again in March 2019.
Developments
[Mar 13, Mar]
New scam involving fake SMS from EFKA reported by Documentonews.gr at 18:20 and Tanea.gr/Topontiki/Zarpanews/Protothema/gr In.gr.