The CNSS Issues Warning About a New Email Scam Campaign
(CNSS) The National Social Security Fund has issued an official alert after discovering fraudulent emails impersonating its identity and targeting insured individuals to steal their personal information. This warning comes amid a surge in phishing attempts utilizing sophisticated techniques to mislead victims into believing that the messages genuinely originate from the institution.
Deceptive Messages Posing as CNSS
The CNSS emphasized that these emails do not come from any of its official services, stating that they are used exclusively to trap citizens and obtain confidential information that could be exploited for financial scams or identity theft. The institution also noted that the fraudsters employ phrases and styles similar to those used in official CNSS communications, necessitating heightened vigilance.
A Call for Caution and Complete Non-Interaction
The institution advises insured individuals not to respond to any suspicious messages, avoid clicking on any links or attachments, and refrain from transmitting any bank information or identification documents via email. It also stresses the importance of promptly reporting any fraudulent attempts to the relevant authorities to strengthen prevention measures.
Sensitive Data in the Crosshairs of Scammers
These fraudulent messages seek to obtain essential personal information such as identity card numbers, bank details, and account access identifiers. Such data can be used to conduct illegal transactions or create fictitious identities for fraud purposes. The mere act of requesting this type of information via email is already a clear sign of phishing.
Recordings Renew the Debate on Scammers’ Methods
This alert follows the dissemination on social media of audio recordings and videos created by citizens targeted by similar attempts. These contents reveal the methods employed by fraudsters, ranging from identity theft to the use of official-sounding language, as well as psychological pressure techniques aimed at compelling victims to disclose their personal data.
