Lately they have been found malicious actions of sending misleading SMS messages on mobile devices (SMISHING), with the aim of intercepting citizens’ personal information and bank card details, through fake websites. AADE has taken all the necessary actions to report and shut down the websites in question.

It attracts the special attention of citizens as the specific messages:

  • They appear to be sent by AADE or some other trusted entity,
  • They encourage recipients to link to a fake website.
  • For example, the messages of the recent SMISHING attack involving AADE:
  • They show ‘AADE’ as the sender,
  • They mention “New inflation allowance available at https://myaadelive-gr.com” or “Reminder: Euro250 allowance available at https://myaade-gov.com”.
  • They encourage recipients to connect via a link to a fake website, which informs them that they are entitled to a benefit and must submit a request by filling in their personal information (Name, Tax ID, Taxi codes, Bank Details, etc.).

Please note that this fake website:

  • It depicts the logo of the Hellenic Republic and Gov.gr and
  • Makes correct use of the Greek language.

For their protection, citizens must not click or tap on any link and delete the message immediately.

It is recalled that AADE never asks taxpayers for any reason to disclose their personal information (name, VAT number, date of birth, bank accounts or passwords (Username or Password)) via SMS or email. Citizens must log in to the myAADE digital portal only from the address myaade.gov.gr or via its official website Independent Public Revenue Authority www.aade.gr.

On the official website of AADE (www.aade.gr) along the way Home Page > Service – Update > Security of Digital Data > Security of Digital Services and Transactions citizens can find useful tips to protect themselves against SMS phishing (SMISHING) and other phishing attacks as well as information practices for their digital transactions.