Greece’s Digital Governance Ministry has issued a warning this week about a new wave of phishing attempts targeting citizens via text messages (SMS) regarding alleged traffic violations.
The ministry reports that scammers are sending false SMS messages claiming that recipients have unpaid traffic fines and prompting them to pay through a provided link.
“These messages are designed to mimic official public services or government agencies, using misleading wording and unofficial web addresses to deceive citizens and steal personal or banking information,” the ministry stated.
Authorities advise citizens never to click on suspicious links or respond to these messages. Government services do not send SMS messages requesting immediate payment of fines or personal banking information.
Users are also warned against sharing sensitive personal data, including tax codes, e-banking credentials, card numbers, PINs, passwords, or usernames, with intermediaries, law firms, accountants, or others claiming to provide government services such as subsidies, energy assistance, tourism benefits, or rental-related services.
Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious messages to the authorities and remain vigilant against such scams.
Earlier this month, consumers in Greece were urged to remain vigilant after a surge of fraudulent text messages claiming that parcels from the Hellenic Post (ELTA) could not be delivered.
