Attention when buying a vignette: How to protect yourself from fraud!

Attention when buying a vignette: How to protect yourself from fraud!

Österreich - The ASFINAG has urgently called for a careful handling when buying digital motorway vignettes. Die Empfehlung lautet, die Vignette ausschließlich über den offiziellen ASFINAG Mautshop to purchase. Numerous non -authorized providers are increasingly being observed that require overpriced fees and can thus cause considerable financial damage.

Many of these providers sell valid vignettes, but are not legitimate. ASFINAG points out that the purchase from these third parties is risky. In addition, when buying the vignette, ASFINAG does not charge any additional fees, which makes the use of the official toll shop particularly attractive.

Legal steps and fraud warnings

ASFINAG takes legal steps against non -authorized providers, but the effectiveness of these measures is restricted by the international distribution of such providers. As in the Styrian ÖAB should be extremely careful and only send personal data to trustworthy platforms.

Seller without imprint or from abroad should be avoided. ASFINAG recommends buying the vignette from authorized partners such as the ÖAMTC and ARBÖ. These providers guarantee security and fair prices.

digital vignette 2025 and their advantages

The new annual vignette 2025 must be active at the latest from February 1, 2025 and costs 103.80 euros. An essential advantage of the digital vignette is that it does not have to be glued to the windshield. In addition, there is no need for a slice fracture, and the vignette applies to up to three vehicles with changing numbers.

A 14-day right of withdrawal exists for digital products, starting from the 18th day after purchase. If you enter a faulty license plate, you run the risk of being documented with a replacement toll of 120 euros for controls. A note on the validity query of the vignette on the ASFINAG website helps to check the status of the bought vignette.

tips for avoiding fraud

In order to avoid fraud when ordering vignettes, consumers should consider the following guidelines:

• do not use sponsored Google ads or unknown social media providers.
• No purchases from providers without an imprint or with seat abroad.
• accept no payments on the official price of 103.80 euros.
• do not pass on personal information or bank details to strangers.

By observing these tips and buying via the official ASFINAG platform, the safe and legal acquisition of the motorway vignette can be guaranteed.