Latvia's digital agency warns of scam SMS about fake e-address notifications

Latvia's State Regional Development Agency (VDAA) has issued a public warning about a new scam involving text messages sent to residents' phones.

According to the agency, scammers have recently intensified sending SMS messages with misleading content. These messages falsely claim that the recipient has received a new notification in their e-address account — the official state electronic communication system used by residents to interact with government institutions.

In reality, no such notification has been sent, and the message is an attempt by fraudsters to deceive people. The scam appears designed to lure recipients into clicking malicious links or providing personal information.

VDAA is urging the public to remain cautious, avoid trusting such SMS messages, and refrain from opening any links contained within them or sharing personal data. The agency notes that this type of fraud attempt is becoming increasingly common, making it important to verify the authenticity of any information source before taking action.

To check for genuine notifications, residents are advised to log in directly to the official e-address system rather than using links provided in SMS messages.