finAPI informs: Increase in phishing emails containing fake tax notifications

Incident Report for finAPI Live

Resolved

In recent days, there has been an increase in phishing emails containing fake tax notifications – allegedly sent on behalf of the German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt). These messages urge recipients to settle an “outstanding tax payment”. The included link leads to a fake website featuring a deceptively authentic-looking finAPI payment form.
Further information can be found under the following link:
https://www.finapi.io/en/finapi-informs-caution-phishing-attempts/
Posted Apr 03, 2025 - 20:27 CEST
This incident affected: finAPI Live and finAPI Sandbox.