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
Phishing in the name of FTA
Attualmente, alcuni truffatori stanno inviando e-mail di phishing a nome dell'Amministrazione federale delle contribuzioni AFC. Ai destinatari viene comunicato che è necessaria una verifica tempestiva della tassazione 2025 e che è necessario aprire l'allegato. L'allegato contiene una pagina di phishing. Si prega di ignorare queste e-mail, di non rispondere e di non aprire l'allegato.
20.10.2025 00:00
Attualmente, alcuni truffatori stanno inviando e-mail di phishing a nome dell'Amministrazione federale delle contribuzioni AFC. Ai destinatari viene comunicato che è necessaria una verifica tempestiva della tassazione 2025 e che è necessario aprire l'allegato. L'allegato contiene una pagina di phishing. Si prega di ignorare queste e-mail, di non rispondere e di non aprire l'allegato.
20.10.2025 00:00
Phishing in the name of TWINT
Fraudulent emails are currently circulating in the name of TWINT AG. These emails claim that the TWINT account needs to be verified or personal details confirmed in order to prevent it from being blocked. Recipients are asked to click on a link and enter confidential data. Do not click on the link and ignore such emails.
14.10.2025 11:32
Fraudulent emails are currently circulating in the name of TWINT AG. These emails claim that the TWINT account needs to be verified or personal details confirmed in order to prevent it from being blocked. Recipients are asked to click on a link and enter confidential data. Do not click on the link and ignore such emails.
14.10.2025 11:32
Phishing in the name of FOITT
Currently, scammers are sending phishing emails with the subject «Neue Nachricht zur Verfuegung» in the name of the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT). Recipients are informed that a new message is available and are referred to an attachment. Do not open the attachment and delete this email immediately.
03.10.2025 14:34
Currently, scammers are sending phishing emails with the subject «Neue Nachricht zur Verfuegung» in the name of the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT). Recipients are informed that a new message is available and are referred to an attachment. Do not open the attachment and delete this email immediately.
03.10.2025 14:34
Fake murder threats via email
Emails containing a supposed death threat are currently circulating. In the email, the hitman ADAM X offers not to carry out the murder if a ransom is paid. Ignore such threats; they are a hoax. The sender's aim is to intimidate the recipient and persuade them to make an ill-considered payment.
19.09.2025 16:05
Emails containing a supposed death threat are currently circulating. In the email, the hitman ADAM X offers not to carry out the murder if a ransom is paid. Ignore such threats; they are a hoax. The sender's aim is to intimidate the recipient and persuade them to make an ill-considered payment.
19.09.2025 16:05
Beware of malware
NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to be from a debt collection agency. These emails contain alleged claims or reminders. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
12.08.2025 00:00
NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to be from a debt collection agency. These emails contain alleged claims or reminders. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
12.08.2025 00:00
Fake parking ticket SMS messages
Phishing text messages for allegedly unpaid parking fines are circulating. The text reads: "Parking ticket service - A fine of XX CHF is outstanding. To avoid a surcharge, please view your message before XX.XX.XXX: [link to phishing website]". Do not click on the link, delete the SMS and report it to the NCSC.
18.07.2025 16:38
Phishing text messages for allegedly unpaid parking fines are circulating. The text reads: "Parking ticket service - A fine of XX CHF is outstanding. To avoid a surcharge, please view your message before XX.XX.XXX: [link to phishing website]". Do not click on the link, delete the SMS and report it to the NCSC.
18.07.2025 16:38
Malicious adverts lead to phishing sites
Malicious advertisements on well-known search engines are designed to lure users to phishing websites. Fraudsters use deceptively genuine-looking fake e-banking portals to try to obtain access data. If you notice any suspicious behavior in your e-banking (display of a timer or hourglass) or suspicious payments, contact your bank immediately.
03.07.2025 13:31
Malicious advertisements on well-known search engines are designed to lure users to phishing websites. Fraudsters use deceptively genuine-looking fake e-banking portals to try to obtain access data. If you notice any suspicious behavior in your e-banking (display of a timer or hourglass) or suspicious payments, contact your bank immediately.
03.07.2025 13:31
