New SMS fraud mimicking gov.gr – police warn
An SMS is circulating that appears to be sent from gov.gr and requests immediate payment of an alleged traffic fine. The Hellenic Police have released the message to the public for citizen protection.
New wave of SMS fraud with traffic fine pretext
Powergame.gr reports that a new SMS fraud has put the Hellenic Police on high alert. The message appears to the recipient as being sent from the official gov.gr.
According to the authorities, the perpetrators claim that a traffic fine is outstanding and demand immediate payment via a link included in the message.
The Hellenic Police have made the disputed SMS public so that citizens can recognise it and avoid following the link.
Source: Google News CY — Crime (el)