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New FPS Economy website: www.stoparnaques.be

The FPS Economy is launching the www.stoparnaques.be website, which provides an overview of the most common scams. You will also find out how to recognise them and how to protect yourself against them.

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FPS Economy launches new website for all consumers: ConsumerConnect

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Thinking of booking your summer holidays? Beware of fraudulent messages appearing to come from booking platforms

Too late, you've been swindled?
If you have lost money or been the victim of extortion, we advise you to report it to the police. You can report it to the local police where you live.  Contact your bank and/or Card Stop on 078 170 170 if you have passed on banking…
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Shopping apps: discount shopping, but at what price?

Some shopping apps are becoming increasingly popular with users. Thanks to them, they can buy little odds and ends or other items at very low prices. But as we all know, if it's free (or almost free), you're the product.

So how do these…

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Beware of phishing message appearing to come from itsme

Last week, we received more than 1,600 reports of a bilingual message that appears to come from itsme. The header reads: "Service notification / Avis de service".  The message encourages you to click on a link to allegedly perform…

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No! You cannot change Facebook's terms of use or algorithms by posting a message on your News Feed.

You may have seen them before: messages posted by friends on their News Feed asking Facebook or Meta not to use their data or photos. They've been shared en masse and appearing in various forms for years.  But are they useful?

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Fake emails and text messages circulating in the name of ONVA

The National Annual Holiday Office (ONVA) has informed us that fraudulent emails and SMS messages are being circulated in its name. They ask you to update your details in order to receive your holiday allowance. You will be asked to enter your…

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New Febelfin campaign warns for fake investment advice on social media

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Safe surfing during the Belgian general election campaign

In Belgium, federal and regional elections will be held on 9 June 2024. On the same day, you will also be able to vote for the European Parliament. A few months later, on 13 October 2024, there will also be local and provincial elections.

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