After the gas workers, it’s the tax authorities, and not just them: fake letters are flying around the country
29 January 16:42
In recent days, a massive distribution of emails has been recorded, allegedly on behalf of the territorial divisions of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, about the need to contact a tax representative. This was warned by the State Tax Service, reports
They explained that fake messages are sent with a spoof of the State Tax Service’s email address, they look like official letters, which helps attackers gain trust, and also provided the content of the letter:
“Good afternoon. the [Name, surname, patronymic of the representative of the management of the territorial body of the State Tax Service of Ukraine] is concerned. Please tell [Name, patronymic of the taxpayer’s manager] to contact me immediately. Tel. 380932652751”.
The tax authorities also explained that:
– The State Tax Service does not provide personal phone numbers for communication in its correspondence,
– all information for taxpayers is published on the web portal of the State Tax Service of Ukraine,
– to communicate with the State Tax Service of Ukraine, you should use the contact center of the State Tax Service: tel. 0800 501 007
What other names and surnames did the criminals use?
Gas Distribution Networks of Ukraine LLC. It was in this name that the criminals recently sent letters to customers’ emails demanding that they sign a contract, pay bills for natural gas distribution and sign certificates of completion by clicking on the link. The press service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reported that such letters were fake.

“Nova Poshta”. It also became a cover for cybercriminals who sent fake messages to Ukrainians on behalf of Nova Poshta about debts to the company.
There are also “personalized” letters. Recently, the acting head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, reported on fake letters allegedly in his name that were sent to businesses and organizations asking for charitable assistance to the military.

“Entrepreneurs and organizations have started receiving letters on an unofficial letterhead, with a forged signature and seal, allegedly from me, asking for charitable assistance to our military. I can tell you right away – this is fake!” the official wrote in Telegram
He said that he had filed a statement with law enforcement agencies about the commission of a criminal offense in order to identify and prosecute the persons involved.
In another case, law enforcement officers have already acted and, upon detecting the offense a few days ago, reported that the fraudsters had prepared and sent emails to Mykolaiv entrepreneurs allegedly signed by the head of the regional military administration, in which they insistently demanded charitable financial assistance to the accounts controlled by the criminals.

As a result of searches at the suspects’ residences, police officers seized bank cards, draft records, telephones, computer equipment and other material evidence.
The pre-trial investigation is being conducted within the framework of criminal proceedings initiated under Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine “Fraud”. This offense, by the way, can be punishable by correctional labor for up to two years or restraint of liberty for up to three years.