{"id":83780,"date":"2026-04-08T18:40:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=83780"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T18:04:14","slug":"warning-new-sms-scam-posing-as-e-albania-over-vehicle-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/warning-new-sms-scam-posing-as-e-albania-over-vehicle-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning: New SMS scam posing as e-Albania over vehicle fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new SMS-based scam targeting citizens with fake notifications about vehicle fines has been identified by the State Police.<\/p>\n<p>According to the official statement, the messages appear to come from the e-Albania platform and contain fraudulent links that redirect users to fake websites. The purpose of these sites is to steal citizens\u2019 personal and banking data.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities say the scheme is similar to a previous case carried out in the name of Posta Shqiptare, for which a complaint has been filed with cybercrime investigation structures.<\/p>\n<p>The police emphasize that these messages have no connection with state institutions and describe them as fraudulent attempts.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, citizens are advised to take the following precautions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not click on links sent from unknown numbers<\/li>\n<li>Do not provide personal or banking information on unverified websites<\/li>\n<li>Avoid responding to messages that create a sense of urgency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Investigations to identify and prosecute those responsible are ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new SMS-based scam targeting citizens with fake notifications about vehicle fines has been identified by the State Police. According to the official statement, the messages appear to come from the e-Albania platform and contain fraudulent links that redirect users to fake websites. 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