Andorra Issues Alerts on Phishing SMS Scams Impersonating Delivery Services and CaixaBank
Authorities warn mobile users against fraudulent texts urging clicks or calls to steal personal and banking data, following recent waves of attacks.
Key Points
- Andorran police warn of phishing SMS impersonating delivery services, urging users not to click links or share data.
- ANC-AD alerts on CaixaBank scam texts claiming account limits, advising against calling unknown numbers.
- Scams target personal and banking data via fraudulent messages.
- Authorities urge marking spam, deleting texts, and staying vigilant amid recent phishing waves.
Andorran authorities have issued multiple alerts over the past week about phishing scams targeting mobile users through fraudulent SMS messages.
Police warned on April 11 of a new campaign impersonating delivery services. The texts claim a package is held due to missing information and include a link to update details, aiming to avoid delays or extra fees. In a social media post, officers urged recipients not to click the link, share data, or make payments, but to mark the message as spam and delete it. They stressed that genuine companies avoid requesting sensitive details via unsolicited texts.
Earlier, on April 9 and 10, the National Cybersecurity Agency of Andorra (ANC-AD) flagged a separate scam impersonating CaixaBank. Spanish residents received messages stating their account had been temporarily limited, prompting them to call an unknown number for updates. The agency advised against engaging or providing information.
These incidents follow prior phishing waves in Andorra, with officials reminding the public to remain cautious. No details have emerged on the campaigns' scale, specific remitters beyond varied sender IDs, or targeted delivery firms. Authorities continue to emphasise vigilance against tactics designed to steal personal or banking data.
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