Scam Alert! Thuringia's financial administration warns about fake emails

Scam Alert! Thuringia's financial administration warns about fake emails

In a world in which digitalization is becoming more and more integrated into our everyday lives, fraudsters are unfortunately constantly appearing who are after people's good faith. The Thuringian tax administration is currently warning of a current fraud scam that is spreading in Eichsfeld. How thueringer- Allgemeine.de reported that recipients receive fake emails in the name of ELSTER that promise an income tax refund and ask them to confirm account details. But be careful: the sender addresses are often dubious, and they often end at t-online.de. Fortunately, the tax administration assures that it never sends emails with requests for action or for the release of bank details. Anyone who receives such emails and has doubts should contact the police immediately.

The topic of phishing is becoming increasingly explosive, especially in times of digital communication. The consumer advice center has also published current warnings that deal with phishing emails. A special Postbank scam involves users being asked to “restore full access” to their account. An “additional security check” is required, which is associated with a processing fee of 79.99 euros, but it remains unclear where the fraudsters get these unauthorized requirements from. This type of email also often contains dubious sender addresses, impersonal salutations and deadlines that are intended to unsettle users. It is advisable to simply move such emails to the spam folder.

Public events in the region

But it's not just the dark sides of the digital world that concern the Eichsfelders. At the beginning of August, a colorful summer festival under the motto “World Tour” took place in the “Old Court” in Dingelstädt. Not only could you enjoy musical delicacies, but you could also taste home-baked cakes and grilled sausages. This year, for the first time, the festival was celebrated separately from the inpatient care facility and offered visitors a great opportunity to celebrate together with live music.

In the coming days there will be several opportunities for active participation and participation. The Breitenbach district council invites you to a public meeting on August 13th at 7 p.m. Consultations on building areas and changes to development plans are on the agenda here. The following day, the Heiligenstadt Social Committee meets to deal with future tasks and citizens' inquiries.

Cultural highlights

Another highlight is the Unicef ​​children's festival, which will take place on August 23rd in the Duderstadt city park. From 2 p.m., hands-on activities, stage performances and a raffle await visitors young and old. The proceeds go directly to Unicef ​​aid projects - another reason to stop by and get involved!

The 7th Christopher Street Day (CSD) is on the program in Göttingen on August 16th. Under the motto “Never quiet again – never invisible again!” sets an example for visibility and diversity. The street festival and demonstration begins at 11.30 a.m. on Albaniplatz and promises a colorful and lively spectacle.

There is also news for music lovers: The concert series “The Italian Quarter Hour” starts on August 14th in the Jacobikirche in Göttingen. Look forward to musical performances from 12.15 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. - admission is free!

Amid all these events, it is important to be aware of current threats in the digital world. Like that Federal Criminal Police Office shows that the fight against phishing attacks is being actively addressed. Here, too, making citizens aware is a central point in order to counteract the fraud together.