TLDR
SMS or emails simulate communication from INPS or the Revenue Agency announcing a pension/tax refund of X euros. The link points to a clone site that requests IBAN details, tax code, and SPID/HomeBanking password. Indicators: 1) URL not...
How it works
SMS or emails simulate communication from INPS or the Revenue Agency announcing a pension/tax refund of X euros. The link points to a clone site that requests IBAN details, tax code, and SPID/HomeBanking password. Indicators: 1) URL not...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1RULE: INPS and the Revenue Agency NEVER send links via SMS.
- 2Verify only via the official INPS APP or SPID.
- 3IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: revoke SPID, change HomeBanking password, block cards, file a report.
Source
FAQ
Is INPS / Revenue Agency SMS — fake pension/tax refund a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
RULE: INPS and the Revenue Agency NEVER send links via SMS.; Verify only via the official INPS APP or SPID.; IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: revoke SPID, change HomeBanking password, block cards, file a report.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.