Beware of Scammers – Cyber Directorate Warns of New Scheme
Israel's National Cyber Security Directorate has warned of a new wave of phishing: scammers send emails in the name of the Tax Authority, demanding payment of non-existent fines via a link to a fake website. Citizens are urged not to click on links or enter card details. Experts remind that government agencies do not require payment through direct links and offer advice on protection.
Israel's National Cyber Security Directorate has issued an urgent warning about a new wave of phishing attacks. Attackers are mass-sending fake emails, disguising themselves as the official Tax Authority. The emails intimidate recipients with non-existent debts, including fines for traffic violations, and demand they click a link for urgent payment. The link leads to a fake page imitating a government portal, where victims are asked to enter confidential data and bank card details. Experts emphasize that government agencies never require debts to be paid via direct links in electronic messages. The article also provides recommendations: do not click on suspicious links, do not enter data, change passwords if necessary, enable two-factor authentication, and contact the bank if card data is leaked. Special attention is given to signs of fraud: urgency, promises of winnings, strange addresses, and spelling errors. If money has already been debited, they advise keeping all evidence and contacting the bank and law enforcement.