“Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake. (source: MIRRI SR)
A foreign resident recently posted in the Foreigners in Bratislava Facebook group asking whether a suspicious letter found in their mailbox could be a scam. The letter, which looks quite official, demands payment for something called a “Digital Infrastructure Fee (PDI)” – and it has been turning up in postboxes around the country.
“Digital Infrastructure Fee” letter is fake. (source: MIRRI SR)
Let’s be clear: this letter is fraudulent.
Slovakia’s Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization (MIRRI) has confirmed on their official website that this is not a government-issued document. It is part of a scam targeting residents across Slovakia.
Why you should not take the letter seriously:
No Slovak authority has issued this document. The ministry has publicly disavowed it.
There is no such legal fee as a “Digital Infrastructure Payment” in Slovakia. You are not required to pay anything like this.
The letter claims to come from a body called “Digitalizácia Slovenska” (Digitalisation of Slovakia), but this organisation does not actually exist in any official registry.
It asks you to transfer money to a private bank account, which is a major red flag. Real payments to Slovak authorities always go through State Treasury accounts.
The document lacks standard government features, such as an official stamp, secure electronic seal, case number, or valid legal reference.
The website mentioned in the letter is fake – it is not affiliated with the Slovak government and carries no legal authority.
Some legal references in the letter are deliberately misleading. For example, it mentions the Statistics Office and Slovak tax laws, but these have nothing to do with the contents of the letter.
What should you do if you receive this letter?
Do not pay anything. You are not legally obligated, and the money would go to scammers.
Do not respond or provide any personal details.
Treat the letter as junk mail. There is no need to report it unless you feel threatened.
If you are unsure, ask a Slovak friend, your landlord, or check with your local municipality before acting.
This type of scam preys on confusion, especially among foreigners who may not be familiar with how government fees are handled in Slovakia. So if you get something suspicious in your mailbox, always double-check before reacting.
