Bloß keine Daten übermitteln: Steuerverwaltung warnt vor betrügerischen E-Mails und SMS
Wer per SMS oder E-Mail eine Steuererstattung versprochen bekommt, bei dem sollten umgehend die Alarmglocken schrillen. Denn auf diese Weise haben es Betrüger derzeit auf persönliche Daten abgesehen.
Berlin residents are being warned about fraudulent emails and SMS messages that aim to steal personal information. These messages often promise a tax refund once the recipient provides their bank details or Elster login data. However, the tax administration explicitly advises against responding to these fraudulent requests or even opening links in emails or SMS messages. If such actions are taken, sensitive data could be exposed.
The tax administration primarily sends emails as notifications. They never include information about tax data, bills, or refunds, not even in the form of attachments. Additionally, the tax administration would never request personal information such as bank account details, credit card numbers, PIN codes, or answers to the Elster security verification question.
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