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ELSTER Tax Phishing Wave Hits Germany in Summer 2026

US tax-authority phishing surged over 400 percent in 2026, and fake ELSTER refund mails are landing while German employees file their 2025 returns. The core lesson for staff: the Finanzamt never emails your refund.

Natalie Hoffmann·8/15/2026·5 min read