Got a Text From the Electric Company? Watch Out for the Scam Behind It

The electric company issued a public warning today (Monday) בעקבות suspected fraud attempts carried out through text messages sent to citizens. These messages are impersonating the electric company, and the apparent goal of the sender is to steal personal information and credit card details.

The fake messages "inform" customers that they are eligible for a refund. The messages include an external link, asking the recipient to provide personal information and credit card details.

The electric company stressed that people should not click the link attached to these messages and should not enter personal or payment information. The company is working with the relevant authorities to address the incident and remove the fake messages. The company is urging the public to act cautiously and rely only on messages and announcements published through the electric company’s official channels.

If there is any doubt about a message received, it is recommended not to click on links, but instead to go directly to the company’s official website or contact customer service independently.