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2 clusters · 3 sources · 22 days · First seen · Last updated

Tax refund SMS scams in North Macedonia

Overview

The Public Revenue Office (UJP) issued a warning regarding fraudulent SMS messages targeting citizens. These messages falsely claim that a ‘tax refund is ready’ and include a malicious link designed to steal financial and personal information.

Authorities advise citizens not to click on the links or provide any sensitive identification data. The UJP emphasized that all official information regarding tax services and VAT refunds should be verified exclusively through the institution’s official website, electronic services, or official contact channels.

Entities

Public Revenue Office · WhatsApp · Income Tax Department of India · Bhubaneswar‑Cuttack Commissionerate Police

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Public Revenue Office warns of fraudulent tax refund SMS scams

    The Public Revenue Office warns citizens against fraudulent SMS messages claiming tax refunds are ready, urging them not to click suspicious links or share personal or banking data.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Bhubaneswar Police Warn of Fake Income Tax Notices on WhatsApp

    Bhubaneswar police warned that fake Income Tax notices on WhatsApp use malicious links and .zip/.exe attachments to steal personal data, urging verification via official channels and reporting of scams.

Sources

vecer.mk · vesnik.com · vreme.mk