TIRANA, July 24 /ATA/ – The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate of the Albanian State Police has issued a public alert about a widespread SMS and messaging app scam aimed at stealing citizens’ bank account credentials.
According to police, unidentified individuals are sending fraudulent messages containing fake links that urge recipients to update banking information or verify their accounts. Once victims click the links and submit personal or financial data, scammers gain access to their bank accounts, often withdrawing significant amounts of money.
The police emphasized that no legitimate bank or government institution requests sensitive information – such as card numbers, PINs, or login credentials – via SMS or suspicious links.
Authorities urged citizens to avoid clicking on unknown links, refrain from submitting personal or banking data via unverified sources, verify such requests directly with the relevant institution, report any suspicious activity immediately to the Cybercrime Unit.
The State Police said it is closely cooperating with financial institutions and international partners to identify and prosecute those responsible.
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