Overview

• Scammers are sending phishing emails claiming to be from the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), targeting citizens in Saarland and beyond.
• Emails use addresses like 'news@bzst-infos.de' and '[email protected]' with subject lines referencing late tax filings for 2023.
• Messages often include PDF attachments falsely resembling official tax notices, urging recipients to click links or make payments for alleged penalties.
• Authorities emphasize that genuine tax communications are never sent via email and do not request sensitive information such as tax numbers or bank details.
• Citizens are advised to delete suspicious emails immediately, avoid opening attachments, and report incidents to the appropriate authorities.