CTM360 Exposes Global GovTrap Campaign With 11,000+ Fake Government Portals Targeting Citizens Worldwide
Apr 27, 2026
Government impersonation scams have evolved into a large, highly coordinated fraud ecosystem targeting citizens across the globe. CTM360 's latest threat intelligence research analyzes a widespread campaign, referred to as GovTrap, that demonstrates how attackers systematically exploit public trust in government institutions through thousands of fraudulent digital platforms. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on simple deceptions, GovTrap campaigns replicate entire government service environments. These fraudulent platforms mimic official portals with high accuracy, including branding, language, workflows, and service structures. From tax portals and licensing systems to fine payment services, each fake site is designed to appear legitimate while functioning as part of a broader, scalable fraud operation. Read the full report here: https://www.ctm360.com/reports/government-impersonation-phishing-govtrap-scams Scale and Targeting Patterns CTM360 identified mo...
