The Macedonian Revenue Inspectorate (UJP) has issued a public warning regarding urgent SMS messages claiming that VAT refunds are ready for recipients. The UJP cautioned the public against falling victim to potential scams associated with these messages. Authorities advised citizens that any information concerning tax services or VAT refunds must be verified exclusively through the institution’s official channels.
The UJP specifically warned that if individuals receive an SMS notification regarding a supposed VAT refund, they must refrain from clicking any accompanying links. Furthermore, recipients should not enter any personal, bank, or other sensitive data in response to such messages. According to the UJP statement, these deceptive messages are characteristic of an attempted phishing or fraud scheme designed to steal personal and financial information.
The agency stressed the importance of verifying tax-related communications through established, official platforms rather than responding to unsolicited text messages. This warning aims to safeguard citizens from potential financial loss due to fraudulent digital communications.
Topics: #sms #warning #ujp
