Phishing Scam: Statistik Austria Warns of Fake Emails

The recipients are asked to provide personal data under the pretext of participating in a study on international economic relations. The messages carry the subject "Request for data for statistical evaluation."

Particularly insidious: The design and layout of the emails closely resemble the official communications of the federal agency. The sender address used is data@statistik-gv.at – and is thus only minimally different from the real email addresses of Statistik Austria, which exclusively end with @statistik.gv.at (dot instead of hyphen).

Statistik Austria warns: Do not respond, do not send data

Statistik Austria clarifies that the mentioned address is not an official email of the authority. Affected individuals are asked not to transmit any data and to ignore or delete the message.

The authority points out that its official surveys and contacts are conducted exclusively through the domains @statistik.gv.at. In case of uncertainty, contact can always be made with the hotline or through the official website.

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