Israelis warned of scam emails posing as Tax Authority

Israel's National Cyber Directorate has warned citizens about fraudulent emails that impersonate the Tax Authority, demanding payment of a debt, including for traffic violations. Clicking the link leads to a fake payment page that mimics a government site, asking for personal details and credit card information. The Directorate urges people not to click links or enter data, and clarifies that debts should not be paid via links in emails or unexpected text messages.

Israel's National Cyber Directorate has issued a warning to the public about a phishing campaign involving emails that appear to come from the Tax Authority. The messages demand payment of a debt, sometimes citing traffic violations. The emails contain links to fraudulent payment pages that closely resemble official government websites. On these pages, users are prompted to enter personal information and credit card details. The Cyber Directorate emphasized that individuals should not click on such links or provide any information, and clarified that debts should not be settled through links received in emails or unexpected text messages. The agency calls on citizens to remain vigilant and avoid disclosing their data to scammers.

Israelis warned of scam emails posing as Tax Authority