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Mandatory V16 Rollout Fuels Theft Spree and Fake-Shop Scams Across Spain

Authorities urge buyers to verify sellers to avoid spoofed sites copying official branding.

Overview

  • Cybersecurity officials in Catalonia warn of a fraudulent store impersonating distributor Raykong using a 'raykongdgt' address that takes payments without delivering orders.
  • The fake site mimics certifications and displays logos of the DGT, the Interior Ministry and Telefónica Tech to appear legitimate, raising risks of personal and banking data theft.
  • Guardia Civil detained a 41-year-old in Fraga after a shop theft of 37 V16 beacons, with only six units recovered and the rest believed sold; the suspect was released with charges.
  • Policía Nacional reported a separate arrest in Madrid tied to cars damaged in San Blas to steal beacons, with additional thefts noted in the Barajas area.
  • Officials advise checking official URLs and avoiding exaggerated discounts as a large, low-cost market—about €30 per unit across a vehicle fleet exceeding 34 million—draws thieves and scammers.