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The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning on Instagram regarding a surge in fraudulent SMS messages impersonating official entities.
According to the alert, these messages often include links to fake websites designed to closely mimic legitimate government or service portals.
They typically request personal or banking information, or ask for payments.
Authorities stress that official organisations will never ask for sensitive data or financial details via SMS.
Citizens and residents are urged to avoid clicking on suspicious links and to ensure all payments are made only through authorised and official channels.
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