Warning issued about phishing scam using police identity
Fraudsters are sending messages in the name of the Hungarian police, mentioning traffic violations, and attempting to obtain victims' data by getting them to click on a suspicious link.
Warning issued about phishing scam using police identity
A new phishing scam method is spreading in Hungary: this time, criminals are sending messages in the name of the police, claiming that they have registered a traffic violation involving the victim's vehicle – warns Femina.hu.
The message reads as follows: "A new traffic violation has been registered for your vehicle in Budapest. Please view the details and settle it online." The text is followed by a link which likely directs unsuspecting users to a phishing website. The fraudsters can obtain sensitive personal data on this site, which they can later misuse.
The Hungarian police regularly alert the public to treat unexpected messages with healthy scepticism. It is important to verify information through official channels before clicking on any links or providing data.
Source: Google News HU — Crime (hu)