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Greece warns of identity card scams involving fake fines
Authorities in Greece are warning citizens about a phishing scam involving fraudulent messages regarding the issuance of new identity cards. These messages, which may appear to come from a sender labeled ‘GOV – GR’, falsely claim that citizens must pay a fine to avoid the cancellation of their identification or to complete the issuance process.
There is no legal requirement or fine for citizens who have not yet replaced their old identity cards. While old laminated identity cards will remain valid for domestic use in Greece until September 2027, they can no longer be used for international travel as of August 3 due to security standard requirements.
Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and avoid clicking on any links contained within suspicious SMS or email communications.
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scam messages are circulating via SMS and email claiming citizens must pay fines to avoid identity card cancellation. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] New identity cards are no longer issued without the prior issuance of a personal identification number. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scam messages may appear to come from a sender identified as ‘GOV – GR’. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] No fines are imposed on citizens for delaying or not issuing the new identity card. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Old laminated identity cards will cease to be valid for use within Greece in September 2027. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Old identity cards can no longer be used for international travel as of August 3. www.e-radio.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.larissanet.gr