Fraudulent messages in the name of the post office are addressed to citizens/ Police raise the alarm: Here's how to protect your data!

2026-04-06 15:54:15Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Fraudulent messages in the name of the post office are addressed to citizens/

The State Police has appealed to citizens that fraudulent messages are circulating, which falsely present themselves as notifications from postal services for the delivery of packages.

Through an official response, the Police call on citizens to be wary of such SMS, as they aim to steal data and take over financial accounts.

Police emphasize that citizens should not provide personal or banking information.

Announcement: 

The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate of the State Police informs citizens that fraudulent SMS messages are circulating, which falsely present themselves as notifications from postal services for the delivery of packages.

These messages contain suspicious links and require urgent action from citizens.

 Their purpose is: 

* acquisition of personal data;

* theft of bank data;

* unauthorized access to financial accounts.

The Directorate for the Investigation of Cybercrimes emphasizes that these are fraud attempts and calls on citizens to exercise maximum caution.

Caution: • Do not click on links sent from unknown numbers;

* Do not give out personal or banking information;

* Do not follow instructions that require urgent action without verifying them.

Recommendations from the Cybercrime Investigation Directorate: 

* Delete such messages immediately;

* Do not interact with their content;

* Report any suspicious cases to official contacts.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +355 69 415 5552

www.asp.gov.al/denonco-krimin-kompjuterik⁠�

The Cybercrime Investigation Directorate remains committed to identifying and cracking down on these fraudulent schemes, as well as ensuring the digital security of citizens.



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