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Fake profiles that seek to manipulate you: learn how to spot bots

On social media, things are not always what they seem. You may have already come across an aggressive comment or widely shared content that seems to be sowing discord. What if it wasn't the work of a real user, but a bot?

Bots (short for “…

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Fraudsters are posing as authorities: stay alert

Scammers are using new techniques to abuse your trust. Presenting themselves as bank employees, police officers or even staff from official services such as Card Stop, they try to trap you by playing on your sense of urgency.

A well-oiled scam…
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An email from Belfius asking you to check your messages. Beware of phishing!

Emails that appear to come from Belfius are currently circulating and targeting Belfius customers.

This email asks you to check your messages by clicking on a link. Do not do this, as it is a phishing email designed to collect your personal…

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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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