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Phishing emails regarding the E-Vignette
The NCSC receives currently reports of emails claiming that the E-Vignette has been deactivated due to a billing issue. The email links to a phishing site. The email lists the general NCSC email address. This email has not been sent by the NCSC. Please ignore it and delete it.
07.04.2026 12:00
The NCSC receives currently reports of emails claiming that the E-Vignette has been deactivated due to a billing issue. The email links to a phishing site. The email lists the general NCSC email address. This email has not been sent by the NCSC. Please ignore it and delete it.
07.04.2026 12:00
Blackmail emails in circulation
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of emails in which blackmailers claim to be in possession of credit card details, driving licence details, social security numbers and other data. They threaten to sell this information on the dark web. The emails often appear to come from the recipient's own address. However, this is not the case. The sender address is fake. The email is a bluff. Ignore it and do not be intimidated.
28.02.2026 12:00
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of emails in which blackmailers claim to be in possession of credit card details, driving licence details, social security numbers and other data. They threaten to sell this information on the dark web. The emails often appear to come from the recipient's own address. However, this is not the case. The sender address is fake. The email is a bluff. Ignore it and do not be intimidated.
28.02.2026 12:00
Calls on behalf of a supposed NCSC employee
The NCSC has received reports of cases in which someone claiming to be an employee of the National Cyber Security Centre calls and asks to verify a supposedly suspicious bank transaction. The NCSC does not verify bank transactions and does not contact citizens unsolicited by telephone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call and do not respond to any requests made by the fraudsters.
31.10.2025 17:00
The NCSC has received reports of cases in which someone claiming to be an employee of the National Cyber Security Centre calls and asks to verify a supposedly suspicious bank transaction. The NCSC does not verify bank transactions and does not contact citizens unsolicited by telephone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call and do not respond to any requests made by the fraudsters.
31.10.2025 17:00
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