ARCA took action on the matter after the high frequency of scams in the name of the organization that occurred recently.
The virtual scams They are increasingly common, especially with the advancement of devices and applications, which end up invading our entire space and life ends up passing through cell phones. This facilitates the access to our personal data and opens the door to very skilled scammers and hackers to steal everything they want. However, they also resort to more manipulative techniques.
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The Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) took the place and responsibilities of the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) after its dissolution. As a tax regulator, they frequently reminded how to take precautions to avoid falling for online scams and how to recognize the “phishing“, one of the most used techniques.


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alert. Phishing is a technique that cybercriminals use to steal valuable information from users after deceiving them.
What is phishing, one of the most frequent scams
He phishing It is a hacking technique and cyber theft which consists of deceive people to obtain sensitive personal informationsuch as passwords, credit card numbers or bank details. The attackers HE They pose as trusted entities, such as banks, companies, or even known contacts, and often use fake emails, text messages, or websites to achieve their goal. For example, you may receive an email that appears to be from your bank, with a catchy subject such as “Unusual activity detected in your account.” This message includes a link that takes you to a website very similar to the official onebut it is actually designed to steal your data when you try to log in.
Another common example is receiving a text message that It appears to be from a shipping companysuch as “Your package could not be delivered, click here to reschedule.” When you click the link, you are taken to a form that requests personal information or even install dangerous software on your device. Commonly these types of crimes are aimed at older people who are unaware of the real dangers of the internet.
The advice of ARCA, former AFIP to avoid these scams
Recently, heARCA was detecting a frequency in this type of crimes in relation and using his name falsely, for which they shared three simple tips To beware of these scams:
- All taxpayers should know that ARCA never requests payments or personal information by email; The emails sent by ARCA are only to notify that the taxpayer has an official communication at their Electronic Tax Address
- The ARK He never uses his social networkstelephone calls or WhatsApp messages to claim debts or request any other action directly linked to the organization.
- It must be remembered that the tax key of each taxpayer is unique and personal. Therefore, you should never share it with anyone.
Source: Ambito