Criminals send fake notifications from the tax office via SMS.
The message states that you will receive a refund of €730.30. You will be asked to click on a link. However, the link leads to a fake FinanzOnline login page.

The link in the leads to a fake website modeled on “FinanzOnline” that looks exactly like the original. The fraudulent website aims to steal personal information, your IBAN and your FinanzOnline login details.
You can tell that you are on a fake login page by looking at the internet address. The real Internet address of FinanzOnline is finanzonline.bmf.gv.at/fon/ and not www.myfianzonline.com
How to spot fraudulent messages
- Link: A link in an SMS is always suspicious. Never click on links.
- Check the statement: Log in to FinanzOnline as usual and check whether the information pops up there too. Contact the tax office if you are unsettled by a notification.
- Sender: The sender of this message is “FinanzAT”. Remember: The sender's displayed name can be assigned yourself and says nothing about the actual sender!
- Wording: Fraudulent messages are worded in a way that makes you curious. In addition, an action is always required of you.
The BMF never asks citizens to disclose confidential data or transfer money via email, telephone or SMS.
Entered data? This is what you can do:
- Contact your bank or credit card company and explain that you have fallen into a phishing trap. Your card may need to be blocked.
- Beware of unusual calls. The criminals may contact you and ask you to release payments or provide a TAN code under some pretext.
- Change your FinanzOnline password. If necessary, get help from the tax office.
- Report it to the police.
Source: Watchlist Internet
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