Tax Service warns of fake emails sent in its name

The State Tax Service warned on 11 November that fraudsters are sending emails that imitate its official messages and carry suspicious attachments. The subject line refers to “updated rules for checking tax reports”.

The emails come from an address that does not belong to the Tax Service. The service stresses that it did not send such messages and that the attached documents are not official. The attackers aim to gain unauthorised access to data or infect devices with malware.

The Tax Service advises not opening attachments in suspicious emails, not entering passwords requested “to access files”, not clicking links or replying, checking the sender’s address carefully and not forwarding such emails. Cases can be reported to the Tax Service or law enforcement.

What it means for you

• Accountants and company administrators are the main targets — warn colleagues who handle tax correspondence.
• Check reporting updates only through the Tax Service’s official channels.
• If someone has already opened an attachment, change passwords and scan the computer with antivirus software.

Source: NewsMaker, 11.11.2026