Widespread Fraud Alert: Fake Tax Notices Surface in NRW

Authorities in multiple German states, including North Rhine-Westphalia, warn residents about fraudulent tax notices demanding payments.

Cases of fake tax notices have been reported in North Rhine-Westphalia, joining other affected German states.
The Landeskriminalamt (LKA) indicates that the extent of the scam in NRW remains unclear, with reports emerging since late September.
Fraudulent notices often contain incorrect personal details, such as bank account numbers or tax IDs, helping to identify them as fake.
Officials urge recipients to verify the tax ID on suspicious notices with their records and contact authorities if in doubt.
Residents are advised to report fraudulent notices to the police and contact their bank if payments have already been made.