Maroc Telecom has warned customers about a rise in online scams that are pretending to offer official mobile deals but are designed to steal personal information.
The company said on Tuesday that fake adverts and social media posts are spreading across Morocco. They claim to offer special mobile packages branded as “Maroc Telecom forfaits” and are especially promoting so-called premium phone numbers starting with 0661.
Maroc Telecom said these offers are not real and have nothing to do with the company. It said it does not use third-party sellers for these types of subscriptions and reminded customers that its only official online platform is iam.ma.
The warning comes as Morocco sees more cases of online fraud targeting public services and government bodies. People are being advised not to click on unknown links and not to share banking details or personal information through unofficial websites or messages.
The rise in scams is not limited to telecom services. Similar fake messages have also been reported in the transport and justice sectors, with authorities saying the pattern suggests a wider and more organised wave of cybercrime.
National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has previously warned about scam text messages telling drivers they had unpaid fines and directing them to fake payment websites. In another case, a fake website imitating the justice system, amendes-justice-gov.lat, was used to trick people into paying false penalties.
Tax services have also been targeted. The General Tax Directorate (DGI) Morocco was impersonated through messages asking people to enter login details on fake pages linked to the “SIMPL” platform, which is used for tax services.
Experts say one reason these scams are effective is because they often use real personal details taken from previous data leaks. This makes the messages look more believable and increases the chance that people will respond.
Officials say Morocco is seeing a growing number of cyber incidents. According to figures presented to parliament, there were 879 recorded cyber attacks in 2025, with over a hundred requiring direct intervention from maCERT, the national cyber emergency response team.
Authorities say they are working to improve protection through the Morocco Digital 2030 plan, which aims to strengthen digital systems and keep more sensitive data stored securely within the country.
People are being told to be careful online, to check that websites are official, and to avoid responding to unexpected messages that ask for personal or financial information.
