Andorra Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scams Targeting MoraBanc and Commune

Andorra Police continue to warn residents of widespread SMS phishing scams impersonating MoraBanc bank and Andorra la Vella commune, as fraudulent messages prompt scores of inquiries.

The MoraBanc fraud began on January 8, 2026, with mass texts claiming accounts would be disabled unless recipients updated details via a suspicious link. The bank immediately emailed all clients that day, confirming the messages were fake and urging users never to access online banking through links received via SMS, WhatsApp, or email. Police echoed this, advising against clicking links or sharing personal information. Reports of identical messages persisted into January 9.

On January 9, scammers shifted to Andorra la Vella commune, sending texts alleging unpaid traffic fines and including fake payment links that warned of further administrative or legal action if ignored. The messages triggered a surge of calls to the commune as people verified their records. Both police and commune officials clarified they never contact citizens via SMS for payments or notifications. They highlighted that the links use non-official domains, lacking the legitimate ".ad" extension, and stressed deleting messages without entering data.

Police posted alerts on social media, noting the massive distribution and stating neither they nor the commune would reach out this way. This marks the third such campaign in under a month, after a police-impersonating scam late last year.

Authorities across the board recommend checking accounts or fines only through official channels, ignoring suspicious links, and reporting incidents to aid investigations. No figures on victims or losses have been released, and probes remain active.