Government & utility impersonation

One trick per short article: what the call sounds like, what they want from you, and what to do instead.

"You have a traffic fine, pay it at this link": the message that impersonates the Public P

An SMS in the name of Egypt Post or the Public Prosecution says you owe a fine and asks you to pay or appeal through a link. The campaign has run for months; the only official fines site is the Prosec

14 October 20262 min read

A phone, two SIM cards and a SIM tray on a yellow surface

Government & utility impersonation

"You have to update your line's details now": the customer-service call that isn't from th

Someone claims to be from your mobile operator: the line will be cut unless you update your details on this call. The telecom regulator says updates never happen by phone.

14 October 20262 min read