Fraud & scams

Phishing, smishing, cyber fraud, impersonation, and public scam warnings.

Health•4 Related•Oct 12, 2026 • 16:15

Andorra's CASS Warns of Phishing SMS Scam Targeting Health Cards

Fraudulent texts mimic official CASS alerts to steal data from residents. The fund emphasizes vigilance, as it does not use SMS for such requests, and is collaborating with police to combat the threat.

Windmill Scammer Hendrik Holt Arrested in Dubai After Berlin Prison Escape

German fraudster Hendrik Holt, known for nonexistent wind farm schemes and diplomat bribery, was detained in Dubai after absconding from Berlin prison. Officials probe his new passport amid extradition hurdles.

Andorra Police Detain Two Portuguese Men for Selling €10K Counterfeit Tools

Authorities arrested the non-residents after a business complaint, seizing 25 suitcases of fake premium-branded tools plus labeling materials worth €10,000. One has prior offenses in Spain.

Spain's Foreign Minister Calls for Permanent Border Mechanisms with Andorra

On his inaugural trip to Andorra, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares urged lasting solutions for shared border issues like worker fraud and service strains, while signing pacts on crime, culture, and diplomacy.

Business•2 Related•Aug 27, 2026 • 19:45

Windmill Scammer Hendrik Holt Escapes German Prison After Andorra Ties

German prosecutors have issued a manhunt for Hendrik Holt, the fraudster behind bogus wind farm schemes including one in Andorra, after he vanished following a prison furlough in Berlin. Speculation points to Moscow.

Other•2 Related•Aug 26, 2026 • 15:45

Andorra man, 23, tries car scam again days after arrest for €93K fraud

Despite release on health grounds after arrest for multiple vehicle scams totaling over €93,000, the 23-year-old suspect attempted another fraud in La Massana over the weekend, police confirm. Victims urge tougher enforcement.

Other•3 Related•Aug 21, 2026 • 17:15

Andorra Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for €93K Vehicle Scam Fraud

A 23-year-old La Massana resident was detained by Andorra's Judicial Police after complaints of scamming car sellers using forged payment proofs, leading to €93,000 in losses and recovery of nine vehicles.

Business•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 11:30

Andorra's FEDA Warns Customers of Phishing Emails Stealing Bank Data

Andorra's public energy utility FEDA has warned customers about a phishing campaign using impersonating emails to steal sensitive data. The scams create urgency with threats of power cuts and direct to fake payment sites.

Politics•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 18:15

Romanian Fraud Suspect Wanted for €6,000+ Scam Extradited from Spain to Andorra

Spanish police detained the fugitive following an Interpol alert from Andorra, leading to swift extradition approved by courts. He now faces prosecution and imprisonment in the Principality.

Business•4 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra Warns of Hotel Booking Scam via WhatsApp Posing as Legit Reservations

Scammers use accurate reservation info to trick hotel guests into clicking malicious links that steal sensitive data. Authorities urge direct verification with hotels and immediate reporting of incidents.

Other•2 Related•Aug 01, 2026 • 06:46

Andorran Police Warn of Phishing Scam in Fake Package Texts

Authorities in Andorra have alerted residents to a widespread SMS phishing scheme impersonating delivery services. The fraudulent texts urge clicking links to fake sites that steal data, with police confirming no packages or address issues exist.

Business•2 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Court Acquits Family in Restaurant Debt Evasion Case

Judges ruled no deliberate scheme existed to hide furniture and appliances moved from a debt-ridden eatery to a second family outlet before any asset seizure. Relief for defendants as case concludes.

Business•2 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 12:45

Andorran Social Security Fund Warns of Phishing Scam Stealing Bank Details

Fraudulent emails mimic the CASS to trick recipients into clicking links for fake refunds, harvesting sensitive data. The fund stresses it uses no such methods and calls for caution against unsolicited financial promises.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 19:00

Andorra Prosecutors Probe Sant Julià de Lòria Over Illegal Building Permits and Landfill Fraud

Andorran authorities launched a probe in autumn 2025 into Sant Julià de Lòria council for granting construction permits on undeveloped land and allowing unpaid waste dumping at a public landfill, resulting in significant financial losses.

Business•3 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Police Probe Two Suspects in Distraction Thefts at Jewelry Stores

Police in Andorra la Vella are hunting two young men who tried distraction tactics at jewelry outlets to steal high-value items. Staff vigilance prevented losses, prompting patrols and footage reviews amid fears of returning thieves.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Using Tungsten-Plated Fake Gold in Scams

A suspected organised gang targeted gold buyers in Andorra la Vella with fake jewelry made of tungsten thinly plated in gold to pass initial tests. Police are investigating after €8,000 in confirmed losses.

Other•3 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 23:00

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Selling Tungsten Fake Gold Jewellery to Shops

A suspected organised gang defrauded gold-buying shops in Andorra la Vella using tungsten jewellery thinly coated in gold. Police launched a major operation Friday but the five-plus suspects escaped. Losses topped €8,000; inquiries ongoing with international checks.

Other•4 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 17:15

Fraud & scams

Andorra's CASS Warns of Phishing SMS Scam Targeting Health Cards

Windmill Scammer Hendrik Holt Arrested in Dubai After Berlin Prison Escape

Andorra Police Detain Two Portuguese Men for Selling €10K Counterfeit Tools

Spain's Foreign Minister Calls for Permanent Border Mechanisms with Andorra

Windmill Scammer Hendrik Holt Escapes German Prison After Andorra Ties

Andorra man, 23, tries car scam again days after arrest for €93K fraud

Andorra Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for €93K Vehicle Scam Fraud

Andorra's FEDA Warns Customers of Phishing Emails Stealing Bank Data

Romanian Fraud Suspect Wanted for €6,000+ Scam Extradited from Spain to Andorra

Andorra Warns of Hotel Booking Scam via WhatsApp Posing as Legit Reservations

Andorran Police Warn of Phishing Scam in Fake Package Texts

Andorra Court Acquits Family in Restaurant Debt Evasion Case

Andorran Social Security Fund Warns of Phishing Scam Stealing Bank Details

Andorra Prosecutors Probe Sant Julià de Lòria Over Illegal Building Permits and Landfill Fraud

Andorra Police Probe Two Suspects in Distraction Thefts at Jewelry Stores

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Using Tungsten-Plated Fake Gold in Scams

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Selling Tungsten Fake Gold Jewellery to Shops

Andorra Drug Case: 228g Caffeine Not Cocaine, Gold Scams Probed, Multiple Weekend Arrests

Andorran Police Warn of SMS Scam Impersonating Force for Fake Traffic Fines

Creand Hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Session in Andorra to Combat Rising Digital Fraud

Brazilian Andorra Resident Jailed in Portugal for AI Fraud on Sick Child's Fundraiser

Andorran Transplant Group ATIDA Hit by Email Hack Sending Fraudulent QR Code Messages

Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Andorran Customers to Phishing Scams

Andorra's CASS Warns of Phishing Scam Promising Fake 250-Euro Reimbursements

Andorra Police Warn of SMS Scam Posing as Package Delivery Alerts