Police warn of scam texts posing as Iceland’s tax authority

Police are warning of text messages sent in the name of Iceland’s tax authority, Skatturinn, according to mbl.is.

The messages claim that a vehicle system review shows an outstanding balance of 3,450 Icelandic krónur. They say recipients must settle the amount within 48 hours to avoid registration restrictions and direct them to a fraudulent website claiming to belong to Skatturinn.

Police advise people not to click the link or interact with any other part of the messages.