Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
A government logo, advertisement or encrypted connection does not establish that a site is official.
Who is this guide for?
People receiving suspicious public-payment or account messages.
Cyber reporting supports incident response; it is not a refund or debt-cancellation decision.
The checklist
Stop and preserve evidence
URL and screenshots.
Do not forward sensitive information publicly.
Verify the actual hostname
Independent official page.
Search advertisements can also lead to impersonation.
Check the alleged debt separately
Demand reference if safe.
Never give a verification code to an unverified representative.
Act on exposed data promptly
Exposure details and relevant transaction.
Do not wait for a cyber-report response before protecting accounts.
Report the incident
Incident details and evidence.
Cyber first response does not decide reimbursement.
Official sources
These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.
Frequently asked questions
Does a padlock prove a government site is genuine?
No. It indicates an encrypted connection, not the identity or authority of the recipient.
Reports help us check and update guides.