Warning: Fake SMS from PVA Circulating

In the fake messages, it is claimed that there is a new notification with important information about the pension. Recipients are directed via a link contained in the SMS to a fake website where personal data and account information are requested, it was stated in a release on Friday.

Fake Website and Spelling Mistakes: How to Recognize Fraudulent SMS

The PVA urged not to disclose sensitive data and to report suspicious messages immediately. According to the PVA, fakes can be recognized, among other things, by the specified web address. For example, addresses like "pv-at.live/verif" are used, which do not correspond to the official website www.pv.at. Also, the sender often contains spelling mistakes such as "Österreichische pensionlversicherung".

The PVA made it clear that it never requests data entry via SMS and strongly advises against clicking on suspicious links or entering personal information.

(APA/Red)

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