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Beware of phishing emails about the Argenta app

We are receiving many reports of fake emails in which cybercriminals are posing as the Argenta bank. Be careful, this email is trying to mislead you by mentioning a new version of the Argenta app on your smartphone. 

In the email, the…

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Beware: phishing emails in the name of Agentschap Wegen & Verkeer

We are receiving many reports of fake emails in which cybercriminals are posing as the Flemish Roads and Traffic Agency. Be careful, this email is trying to mislead you by mentioning a road tax bill. 

In the email, the fraudsters ask…

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Warning: phishing emails sent in the name of Luminus

Don't fall into the trap!

Learn how to recognise fraudulent messages: Find out more at surfwithoutworries.safeonweb.be 

What to do?Do not click on a link in a suspicious message, do not open attachments and do not download applications if…
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Beware of fraudulent text messages sent in the name of AG Insurance

Numerous text messages are currently circulating in the name of AG Insurance.

This wave of smishing is targeting AG Insurance customers. The text message uses the company's name and invites recipients to click on a link in order to receive…

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Beware of fake websites and accounts impersonating the Wallonia Public Service (SPW)

Following the cyberattack on the Wallonia Public Service's IT system, we urge you to be extremely vigilant for any fake websites and social media accounts.

Stay informed via official channels only.

How can you identify legitimate…
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Travelling to the UK? Beware of fake websites for ETA application

From 2 April 2025, it will be compulsory to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) when travelling to the UK as a Belgian. Scammers are taking advantage of this new obligation to trick travellers through fake websites. Those websites…

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Cyber criminal arrested in Antwerp: always report cybercrime

Cybercriminals sometimes think they are untouchable. Until the police knock on the door. 

Antwerp police's rapid response team was able to nab a 26-year-old cyber criminal last week. He had been sentenced to five years in prison for…

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Payment settlement: beware of fraudulent emails

Numerous emails are currently circulating in the name of the Federal Public Service Finance.

This email informs you that an amount of €42 must be settled for your 2024 tax year.

The email contains the bank details to which the amount…

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Fraudulent email in the name of the CCB

Did you get this message?Do not click on a link in a suspicious message, do not open attachments and do not download applications when prompted.Suspicious emails can be forwarded to suspicious@safeonweb.be. Did you click on a suspicious…
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