Fraud & scams

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

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

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

Major relief in Andorra drug case as powder tests caffeine; meanwhile gold fraud ring exposed and weekend sees assaults, weapons, minor drugs busts.

Other•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 06:32

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

Authorities confirm the hoax targets residents nationwide, stressing that official fines are not issued by text. Citizens should ignore threats and report suspicious messages to prevent data theft by cybercriminals.

Business•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

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

Information security consultant Clàudia Palomas urges users to stay calm, verify suspicious messages via official channels, and build defenses through awareness and device updates.

Business•2 Related•Jun 01, 2026 • 21:30

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

Portuguese police remanded a Brazilian man registered in Andorra after he allegedly used AI-generated videos to scam donors on fake pages for a boy's medical equipment. Funds were laundered through banks and crypto, with no recovery yet.

Health•4 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:32

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

An unauthorized party accessed ATIDA's email account and sent deceptive messages posing as the association, risking exposure of contact details for transplant recipients and donors. The group has secured the account and alerted authorities.

Business•4 Related•May 10, 2026 • 13:16

Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Andorran Customers to Phishing Scams

Booking.com confirmed a cyber breach leaking customer data, triggering targeted phishing attacks on Andorran hotels and residents via WhatsApp and email.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:47

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

Andorra's social security body CASS alerts residents to ignore scam emails pretending to offer 250-euro refunds, which direct to a Kazakh site for data theft. Official advice: delete without clicking and verify claims officially.

Other•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Police Warn of SMS Scam Posing as Package Delivery Alerts

Authorities urge residents to ignore fake texts impersonating couriers, which aim to steal personal or banking details through urgent phishing links.

Other•2 Related•Mar 13, 2026 • 12:31

Andorra Warns of DHL Phishing Scam Targeting Residents

Police alert Andorran residents to phishing emails in Catalan impersonating DHL, demanding €2.99 for fake customs fees to steal data.

Health•2 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 13:45

Andorran Police Warn of WhatsApp Phishing Scam Posing as Health Ministry for COVID Booster

Fraudsters impersonate Andorra's Ministry of Health on WhatsApp to push a fake fifth COVID booster, tricking users into sharing personal data and.

Other•2 Related•Feb 11, 2026 • 06:15

Andorra Telecom Warns of Phishing Scam Posing as Refund Offers

Andorra Telecom has alerted customers to fraudulent emails impersonating the company with fake refund promises, urging them to avoid links and.

Business•4 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Report Eight CEO Fraud Cases in 2024

Scammers impersonating executives have caused losses of €700-€3,000 per incident since January; two recent attempts were thwarted by alert employees.

Culture•2 Related•Jan 26, 2026 • 07:02

Andorran Documentary on Fake King Boris Skossyreff Airs on TV3

Jorge Cebrián's film explores the 1934 conman who briefly crowned himself King of Andorra, airing Tuesday on Catalonia's TV3 after festivals and.

Other•3 Related•Jan 21, 2026 • 13:02

Andorra la Vella Warns of Phishing Scam Impersonating Council Worker

Municipal authorities in Andorra la Vella have alerted residents to fraudulent Spanish-language emails claiming to offer council documents via fake.

Business•3 Related•Jan 21, 2026 • 07:02

Andbank Warns Clients of Rising Vishing Scams

Private bank alerts customers to fraudsters impersonating staff via spoofed calls to steal data or authorize transactions, urging use of official.

Other•3 Related•Jan 10, 2026 • 06:15

Andorra Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scams Impersonating Bank and Commune

Fraudsters are mass-sending fake texts pretending to be MoraBanc bank and Andorra la Vella commune, urging urgent account updates or fine payments.

Other•3 Related•Dec 22, 2025 • 14:45

Andorra Sees Decline in Bank Card Fraud Amid Holiday Phishing Surge

Police report fewer fraud cases in 2024, but warn of rising smishing scams impersonating couriers and brands during holiday shopping.

Other•3 Related•Dec 20, 2025 • 17:01

Andorra Police Probe Fake Firm Cloning Cards via POS Terminals

Suspected investment scammers are duplicating tourists' and residents' credit/debit cards using legitimate business POS devices for unauthorized.

Other•3 Related•Dec 15, 2025 • 18:46

Andorra Police Warn of Fake SMS Traffic Fine Scams

Authorities alert residents to smishing fraud impersonating police for bogus fines, urging verification through official channels and no payments.