19.03.2026 16:11
The Social Security Institution (SGK) announced that messages sent to some citizens stating "Your holiday bonus has been defined. You can ensure that your payment is made to your bank by confirming the link" are fake and intended for fraud. In a statement made by SGK, it was said, "Official institutions do not request payment approval by sending links via SMS or email. Never click on the links in such messages."
In the information provided by the institution, it was reported that it has been detected that some citizens have received misleading messages on their mobile phones or email addresses using the names of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and SGK in recent days.
In the mentioned messages, it was stated that the expressions "Your holiday bonus has been defined. You can ensure that your payment is made to your bank by approving the link." were included, and it emphasized that these messages are definitely fake.
"DO NOT TRUST FAKE MESSAGES"
In the statement, which requested citizens to be cautious against fraudsters to avoid victimization, the following was recorded:
"Official institutions do not request payment approval by sending links via SMS or email. Our citizens must never click on the links in such messages; they should not share their identity, bank, or personal information in any way. Otherwise, our citizens may fall victim to fraud. Please do not trust such fake messages."
The following statements were made in the announcement by SGK:
"BE CAREFUL OF FAKE MESSAGES!
Recently, some of our citizens have received misleading messages using the names of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the Social Security Institution (SGK):
"Your holiday bonus has been defined. You can ensure that your payment is made to your bank by approving the link."
It has been detected that such misleading messages have been sent.
These messages are DEFINITELY FAKE.
Official institutions do not request payment approval by sending links via SMS or email.
NEVER click on the links in such messages.
Do not share your identity, bank, or personal information in any way.
PLEASE DO NOT TRUST such fake messages.
Otherwise, you may fall victim to fraud.
In suspicious situations:
You can call the ALO 170 Labor Life Communication Center.
You can apply through CIMER.
You can apply in person to SGK provincial directorates/centers."