Kela points out that it will never send text or emails containing a link.
The number of cheat messages has increased in Kela in March. Jenina Salminen
Kela warns of scam messages to try to fish for the personal information of Finns.
For example, Kela tells about a scam company on the move, where the recipient of the message is asked to change his own health insurance information. The message includes a link that will open up to the scam site.
Kela emphasizes that it does not send messages to customers via SMS and email with a link.
Head of the Kela Technical Situation Center Miika Mäki Also reminds that customers will never be asked by SMS or email.
– Unless you are absolutely sure of the contactor and the purpose of this, you should never send your own personal or bank IDs to others or enter the links through the link. It is also worth reminding your loved ones, Mäki says in Kela’s release.
During March, Kela has received more reports of scam messages than usual than usual. Kela points out that in addition to fishing messages, there are other scam attempts.