Phishing emails from ÖGK now also in dialect

Summary

Why is this warning issued?

This warning was included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It is intended to protect other users from this scam. The classified risk is elevated.

How the scam works

• Current fraud case reported by Watchlist Internet. For details, see the linked source.
• Mass-sent emails or SMS messages impersonate well-known services, shops, or authorities.
• A link leads to a fake login page that harvests credentials or payment information.
• The data is used for account takeovers, purchases charged to others, or identity theft.

How to recognise it

• Impersonal greeting and time pressure
• Link to an external login page
• Spelling or grammar errors, deviating sender address

How to protect yourself

• Do not click links in unexpected messages – instead, open the page yourself in your browser.
• Never enter credentials via email/SMS links.
• Enable two-factor authentication wherever possible.
• Do not react under time pressure – legitimate organizations do not pressure you into immediate action.
• If in doubt, contact the affected organization via the officially known phone number or website – never via contact details from the suspicious message.
• In case of fraud, file a report with the police and inform the consumer protection center.

Affected data

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Original source

Update history

• 05/08/2026Warning added from an official source