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Beware of SMS messages on behalf of banks! Police warn of a scheme that could empty your bank accounts

2026-11-02 14:17:12Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Beware of SMS messages on behalf of banks! Police warn of a scheme that could
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The State Police has raised the alarm about a cyber fraud scheme that is circulating through telephone messages, which are sent on behalf of banks with the aim of acquiring citizens' personal and banking data.

According to the Police, the messages ask citizens to verify their identity within 24 or 31 hours, directing them through electronic links to fake websites that imitate official bank websites.

This scheme, known as "Smishing", aims to acquire bank card numbers, passwords and verification codes, which can be used to access citizens' accounts and carry out unauthorized transactions.

Police urge citizens not to click on suspicious links and not to share banking details, PINs or security codes. If they have filled out data on such pages, they should immediately contact the bank to block the card or access to the account.

State Police Announcement

Beware of fraudulent SMS messages on behalf of banking institutions! The State Police appeals for the protection of personal and banking data.
The State Police, through specialized structures for the Investigation of Cybercrime, warns citizens about the circulation of fraudulent telephone messages (SMS), which are sent on behalf of various banking institutions, with the aim of stealing personal and banking data, as well as illegally embezzling funds from citizens' accounts.

From the cases recorded, it turns out that citizens are sent SMS from various phone numbers, in which the authors falsely present themselves as banking institutions, informing them that they must verify their identity within a short period of time, usually 24 or 31 hours.
The content of these messages includes electronic links, which do not belong to the official websites of the banks, but aim to direct citizens towards fake websites, created to acquire their data.

This form of cyber fraud, known as "Smishing", aims to exploit citizens' trust in banking institutions and the sense of urgency created by deadlines set in messages.

Through these sites, the perpetrators aim to obtain sensitive data, such as bank card numbers, online banking passwords, and verification codes. This data can then be used to gain unauthorized access to citizens' bank accounts and conduct financial transactions, embezzling their funds.

The State Police calls on all citizens to exercise maximum caution and follow these preventive measures:

-Do not click on electronic links contained in suspicious SMS messages, even though the name of a well-known bank may appear in their content.

-Never give out bank card details, passwords, PINs or verification codes on pages opened through these messages.
Do not be influenced by messages that set time limits for identity verification or warn of restrictions on banking services.

-Verify any suspicious communication directly with your bank, through official communication channels.

-If you have placed your banking details on a suspicious link, contact the bank immediately to request blocking of the card or access to the account and report the case to the Police.

The State Police clarifies that the use of the name of a banking institution in an SMS does not mean that the message was sent by the bank itself. Citizens should always verify the source of the communication and the email address before taking any action. The
Cybercrime Investigation Structures continue their work to identify and investigate these criminal activities, identify the perpetrators and prevent financial damage to citizens.

The State Police invites all citizens who have received such messages or have fallen victim to these fraudulent schemes to report the cases to the Police structures, saving the messages, the phone numbers from which they were sent, and the electronic links they contain.

Protecting your banking data starts with each of us being vigilant. Don't click on suspicious links and don't share your financial data!


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