Phishing in the name of FTA
Currently, fraudsters are sending phishing e-mails in the name of the Federal Tax Administration FTA. The recipients are informed that they have overpaid in their 2023 tax return. Please ignore these e-mails, do not reply to them, do not click on the link, do not scan the QR code and do not enter any personal data on the phishing page.
27.01.2025 14:40
Currently, fraudsters are sending phishing e-mails in the name of the Federal Tax Administration FTA. The recipients are informed that they have overpaid in their 2023 tax return. Please ignore these e-mails, do not reply to them, do not click on the link, do not scan the QR code and do not enter any personal data on the phishing page.
27.01.2025 14:40
Fraudulent text messages in the name of Binance
Currently, the NCSC is receiving numerous reports of text messages that appear to originate from the crypto trading platform Binance and also use the Binance phone number as sender. The messages contain links to fake websites and a Swiss phone number to call. This is a scam. Do not click on the links and do not call the number.
16.01.2025 09:07
Currently, the NCSC is receiving numerous reports of text messages that appear to originate from the crypto trading platform Binance and also use the Binance phone number as sender. The messages contain links to fake websites and a Swiss phone number to call. This is a scam. Do not click on the links and do not call the number.
16.01.2025 09:07
Threatening emails allegedly from NCSC in circulation
In recent days, fraudsters have been sending numerous e-mails on behalf of the NCSC, threatening that criminal proceedings have been initiated against the recipient. The fraudsters use the NCSC domain (‘ncsc.admin.ch’) as the sender's domain. Please ignore such threatening e-mails.
08.01.2025 14:10
In recent days, fraudsters have been sending numerous e-mails on behalf of the NCSC, threatening that criminal proceedings have been initiated against the recipient. The fraudsters use the NCSC domain (‘ncsc.admin.ch’) as the sender's domain. Please ignore such threatening e-mails.
08.01.2025 14:10
Beware of Malware
The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to come from a debt collection agency or health insurance company. These emails are about an alleged claim or reminder. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
02.12.2024 08:40
The NCSC is currently receiving numerous reports of emails purporting to come from a debt collection agency or health insurance company. These emails are about an alleged claim or reminder. Do not click on the link, as this is an attempt to distribute malware to Windows users.
02.12.2024 08:40
Phishing in the name of OASI
Currently, the BACS is receiving reports of phishing messages in the name of AHV. The recipients are promised an alleged refund. When clicking on the link, you have to enter your credit card details. Report these emails to BACS (https://www.report.ncsc.admin.ch/de/) and do not click on the link.
04.11.2024 10:00
Currently, the BACS is receiving reports of phishing messages in the name of AHV. The recipients are promised an alleged refund. When clicking on the link, you have to enter your credit card details. Report these emails to BACS (https://www.report.ncsc.admin.ch/de/) and do not click on the link.
04.11.2024 10:00
Beware of malware!
We are currently receiving reports of emails purporting to come from the Federal Administration claiming that the installation of "AGOV Access" will be mandatory for access to public online services from July 2024. When you click on the link, you are asked to install software. Attention: This is malware. Delete the e-mail.
28.06.2024 09:10
We are currently receiving reports of emails purporting to come from the Federal Administration claiming that the installation of "AGOV Access" will be mandatory for access to public online services from July 2024. When you click on the link, you are asked to install software. Attention: This is malware. Delete the e-mail.
28.06.2024 09:10
Fraudulent email concerning alleged tax refund
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of fraudulent emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. Attached to the e-mail is a pdf file. This file contains a link that leads to a page on which a lot of information is collected. Ignore these e-mails, do not open the pdf file and do not click on the link.
05.06.2024 13:20
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of fraudulent emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. Attached to the e-mail is a pdf file. This file contains a link that leads to a page on which a lot of information is collected. Ignore these e-mails, do not open the pdf file and do not click on the link.
05.06.2024 13:20
Phishing email concerning alleged tax refund
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of phishing emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. The link leads to a phishing page. Ignore these emails, do not click on the link and do not enter any personal data on the phishing page.
30.01.2024 13:30
The NCSC is currently receiving reports of phishing emails that offer the prospect of an alleged entitlement to a tax refund. The link leads to a phishing page. Ignore these emails, do not click on the link and do not enter any personal data on the phishing page.
30.01.2024 13:30
Fraud attempt in the name of President Alain Berset
Fake video advertisements of the president of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, promoting a supposedly lucrative financial product are currently circulating on online platforms. This is a fake advertisement for a fraudulent investment website.
07.12.2023 17:47
Fake video advertisements of the president of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, promoting a supposedly lucrative financial product are currently circulating on online platforms. This is a fake advertisement for a fraudulent investment website.
07.12.2023 17:47
Hacktivists NoName057 active again in Switzerland
The hacktivist group "NoName057" is once again attacking targets in Switzerland. The NCSC asks website operators to take appropriate measures. Read the NCSC report on DDoS to find out how you can protect yourself. (Link to the report in the title)
17.11.2023 17:10
The hacktivist group "NoName057" is once again attacking targets in Switzerland. The NCSC asks website operators to take appropriate measures. Read the NCSC report on DDoS to find out how you can protect yourself. (Link to the report in the title)
17.11.2023 17:10
