Israel Electric Corporation Warns Public of Fraudulent SMS Scam Stealing Personal Data

The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) issued an urgent warning to customers about a surge in fraudulent SMS messages impersonating the company. In recent hours, many customers reported receiving texts claiming they are entitled to financial refunds from IEC, accompanied by links to fake websites designed to steal sensitive personal information such as ID numbers, credit card details, and passwords. The scam messages are professionally crafted to appear legitimate and create a false sense of urgency to trick recipients into disclosing private data.

IEC emphasized that it never sends such messages or requests personal or financial details via SMS links. The company advised customers to avoid clicking on suspicious links, not to share any personal information, and to verify message authenticity through official IEC communication channels. Customers are encouraged to contact IEC’s service center at 103 if they have any doubts.

The IEC has reported the scam attempts to the police and other enforcement agencies and is cooperating fully to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. This phishing scam is part of a broader trend of digital fraud targeting customers of various service providers, including banks and government bodies, aiming to steal money and personal data. IEC stressed that public vigilance remains the most crucial defense against such fraud and urged anyone receiving suspicious messages to report them promptly to help prevent further harm.