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The IRS warns you not to open this text message, it's a new scam.
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

The IRS warns you not to open this text message, it's a new scam.

The Croatian Tax Administration (PU) has issued a warning to citizens about fraudulent SMS messages being sent under its name, claiming they relate to tax refunds. These messages are part of a 'smishing' campaign where attackers impersonate the tax authority and request personal information or payment through fake links. The PU emphasized that these messages come from a false domain, https://porezna-uprava.info, and urged recipients not to open any links or follow instructions provided in such messages. This is the latest attempt by fraudsters to target taxpayers via deceptive texts or emails, similar to previous scams involving fake emails from the Ministry of Finance. The PU noted that these messages often contain grammatical errors and may include QR codes that should not be scanned. Additionally, the PU warned against phishing attempts that ask for repayment of tax debts via SMS, clarifying that it does not send such notifications through text messages. Citizens were advised to avoid sharing passwords or email accounts with others, change existing passwords regularly, and remain cautious when receiving confidential messages or opening attachments from unknown senders. Those who

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HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter4 hr. ago
The IRS warns of fake tax refund text messages

The Croatian Tax Administration (PU) has issued a warning about fraudulent SMS messages impersonating them regarding tax refunds. The messages, which appear to be official notifications, urge recipients not to follow the instructions or click on any links. The fake domain used in these messages is https://porezna-uprava.info. This is part of a broader campaign of cybercrime targeting taxpayers, including phishing attempts via email where false claims of tax refunds are made. These emails often mimic legitimate communications from the Ministry of Finance and may include QR codes or grammatical errors to deceive recipients. The PU emphasizes that they do not send tax debt notifications via SMS and advises against making payments to accounts provided in such messages. They also warn that these fraudulent messages spread through social media platforms and recommend users take extra precautions, such as avoiding sharing passwords and reporting suspected fraud to the police.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a cybersecurity threat without taking a political stance. It focuses on informing the public about a specific scam and provides practical advice without endorsing or criticizing any political group or ideology.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Did you get a text from the IRS about a tax refund?

The Tax Administration (PU) has warned citizens about fake SMS messages being sent in its name regarding tax refunds. These messages direct recipients to click on links, which could lead to phishing scams. The fraudulent domain used in these messages is https://porezna-uprava.info. PU emphasized that they do not send SMS notifications about tax debts and urged people not to follow instructions in such messages or open any links. They also highlighted similar scams via email, including grammatical errors and QR codes designed to trick users into providing personal information. PU advised citizens to avoid sharing passwords or email accounts with others, change existing passwords regularly, and remain cautious when receiving confidential messages or opening attachments from unknown senders. Victims of such scams are encouraged to report them to the Ministry of the Interior.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a neutral warning from the Tax Administration about a scam involving fake SMS messages related to tax refunds. It does not take a stance on the issue but informs the public about the threat and advises caution. There is no evident ideological framing or biased language.

tportal logotportalIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
The IRS has an important message for citizens: if you receive this message, do not open the link

The Croatian Tax Administration (PU) has issued a warning about an ongoing 'smishing' campaign targeting taxpayers. Cybercriminals impersonate the tax authority by sending SMS messages claiming to offer tax refunds. The fake domain used in these messages is https://porezna-uprava.info. The PU emphasizes that they do not send such messages and advises recipients not to click on links or follow instructions in the messages. They also warn about phishing attempts via email, which often mimic official communications and request personal data or payments. The PU recommends caution when dealing with suspicious links, especially those related to tax refund services, and urges taxpayers to report any incidents to the police.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a cybersecurity threat without taking a partisan stance. It provides clear warnings and advice from an official source without expressing ideological preferences or favoring specific political groups.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
Don't get your hopes up, this is the latest attempt to defraud the taxpayers.

The Tax Administration (PU) has warned citizens about fraudulent SMS messages being sent under its name, claiming to offer tax refunds. These messages direct recipients to click on links, which could lead to phishing scams. The fake domain used in these messages is https://porezna-uprava.info. This is the latest attempt by fraudsters to target taxpayers through deceptive texts or emails. The PU has previously issued warnings about similar scams where attackers impersonate the Ministry of Finance or the Tax Administration to request personal information or payments. These fraudulent emails often contain grammatical errors, QR codes, or links to fake websites related to tax refunds. The PU advises citizens to avoid sharing login credentials or email accounts with others, change passwords regularly, and remain cautious when receiving confidential messages or opening attachments from unknown senders. Those who believe they have been targeted by phishing attempts are advised to report the incident to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a warning issued by the Tax Administration regarding phishing scams targeting taxpayers. It provides factual information about the nature of the scam, the methods used, and the recommended precautions. There is no evident ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided bias

Novi list logoNovi listIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
If you got a text from the IRS, be careful!

The Tax Administration (PU) has warned citizens about fake SMS messages being sent in its name, claiming to relate to tax refunds. These messages are part of a 'smishing' campaign where attackers impersonate the Tax Administration and request personal information or payment through links provided in the SMS. The false domain used in these messages is https://porezna-uprava.info. This is the latest attempt by fraudsters to deceive taxpayers via fake messages or emails, and the Tax Administration has previously issued warnings about similar incidents. The messages often contain grammatical errors, QR codes, or requests for sensitive data, which are red flags for scams. The PU emphasized that it does not send SMS notifications regarding tax debts and urged citizens to avoid clicking on links or providing personal information. They also advised people to change passwords regularly and remain cautious when receiving confidential messages or opening attachments from unknown senders. Victims of such phishing attempts are encouraged to report them to the Ministry of the Interior.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward warning from the Tax Administration about fraudulent activities targeting citizens. It presents factual information without apparent ideological framing, emphasizing caution and offering practical advice. There is no discernible bias toward any political side,官

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
The IRS warns against texting scams

The Croatian Tax Administration (PU) has issued a warning about fraudulent SMS messages being sent in its name, related to tax refunds. These messages urge recipients not to follow instructions or click on links. The fake domain used is https://porezna-uprava.info, which is part of a broader attempt at phishing through false emails and messages. The PU emphasizes that they do not send refund notifications via SMS and advises against making payments to accounts mentioned in such messages. They also warn about suspicious emails impersonating financial authorities, grammatical errors, and QR codes in scams. Citizens are advised to remain cautious with personal data, avoid sharing login credentials, and report any incidents to the police.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a cybersecurity threat without taking a partisan stance. It provides clear warnings and advice without expressing ideological preferences or promoting specific political agendas. The tone remains neutral and informative, focusing on public safety rather

N1 Hrvatska logoN1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter4 hr. ago
The IRS warns you not to open this text message, it's a new scam.

The Croatian Tax Administration (PU) has issued a warning to citizens about fraudulent SMS messages being sent under its name, claiming they relate to tax refunds. These messages are part of a 'smishing' campaign where attackers impersonate the tax authority and request personal information or payment through fake links. The PU emphasized that these messages come from a false domain, https://porezna-uprava.info, and urged recipients not to open any links or follow instructions provided in such messages. This is the latest attempt by fraudsters to target taxpayers via deceptive texts or emails, similar to previous scams involving fake emails from the Ministry of Finance. The PU noted that these messages often contain grammatical errors and may include QR codes that should not be scanned. Additionally, the PU warned against phishing attempts that ask for repayment of tax debts via SMS, clarifying that it does not send such notifications through text messages. Citizens were advised to avoid sharing passwords or email accounts with others, change existing passwords regularly, and remain cautious when receiving confidential messages or opening attachments from unknown senders. Those who

Bias read (Center): The article provides a neutral report on a security warning issued by the Croatian Tax Administration regarding fraudulent SMS campaigns. It presents factual information without apparent ideological framing, focusing on the nature of the scam and the steps individuals should take to protect their信息.

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