Overview

• Scammers are sending fake tax notices by mail, demanding quick income tax payments via bank transfer.
• The fraudulent letters often use incorrect sender information, such as non-existent tax authorities or wrong addresses.
• Several states, including Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, have issued warnings about these deceptive practices.
• Recipients are advised to verify the authenticity of tax notices by comparing them with previous official documents.
• Victims of this scam are encouraged to report the incident to the police and consult their banks immediately.