Serbian Ministry warns of new SMS scam impersonating health fund

Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) has issued a public warning regarding a new phishing scam targeting citizens via SMS messages. The fraudulent campaign impersonates the Republic Health Insurance Fund (RFZO) in an attempt to steal personal and financial information.

Recipients are receiving messages falsely stating that their health cards have expired and urgently need renewal or replacement. These messages contain a link to a fake website, urging the recipient to follow further instructions. The MUP highlighted that while the method is new, the warning signs remain consistent: messages originating from suspicious or foreign numbers, links to unofficial websites, and the creation of a sense of urgency and pressure to elicit sensitive data.

The ministry strongly advises citizens to exercise caution. They should refrain from opening links in such messages, responding to them, or entering any personal, financial, or security details. If an individual has already clicked a link or provided information, they are urged to immediately change their passwords, contact their bank if payment card details were compromised, and report the incident.

For reporting suspicious messages and internet fraud attempts, citizens can utilize the "Cyber Guard" platform, available at https://sajberstraza.gov.rs. This initiative aims to provide a centralized channel for reporting and combating online threats within Serbia.