As the annual income tax refund campaign approaches, due on July 24 and 31, 2026, vigilance is required. As every year, this period is favorable for phishing campaigns posing as the tax administration.
Messages broadcast mail, SMS or telephone announce supposed tax refund or “overpayment” and invite you to click on the link to benefit from it.
This phishing attempt aimed at collect personal or banking information.
Repeated scam scenario
Fraudulent messages may:
- announce specific amount appear trustworthy;
- use visual codes And ton tax administration;
- create sense of urgency ;
- contain lien link to fake site.
Once on this fraudulent site, the victim is offered communication personal databelonging tax IDs or bank details.
There are a few reflexes you can use to avoid this type of scam:
- Don’t press via the links contained in the email, SMS or message announcing the tax refund.
- To check if you are eligible for a refund, connect directly to your specific space by entering the official address in the browser.
- Never share your credentials or your bank details after an unwanted email, SMS or call.
- When in doubt contact the tax administration directly through their official channels.
If you benefit from a tax refund, this is automatically paid to bank account registered with the tax authorities.
No payment or confirmation credit card they won’t ask you to benefit from it.