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Fraudsters are pretending to be the NIHDI: be vigilant

Unfortunately, fraudulent emails are regularly circulating in which cybercriminals pretend to be the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (NIHDI). In recent days, we have received a large number of reports of phishing emails that try to mislead you with a refund and ask you to check your details. 

How can you recognise phishing emails? 

You can check the sender and the link. Move your mouse over the link without clicking and check the website address. If it is not the official website, it is most likely phishing. 

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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 you are asked to.
  • Suspicious emails can be forwarded to suspicious@safeonweb.be.
  • Suspicious text messages can also be forwarded. Take a screenshot and send it to suspicious@safeonweb.beThe content is then processed automatically. 

Did you click on a suspicious link?

  • If you have clicked on the link, do not complete the fields and terminate any interaction.
  • NEVER give out personal codes.
  • If you have entered a password that you also use elsewhere, change it immediately. 

Have you been scammed?

  • If you have lost money or are being extorted, we recommend that you file a report with your local police straight away.
  • Contact your bank and/or Card Stop on 078 170 170 (+32 78 170 170 from abroad) if you have passed on bank details, money is disappearing from your bank account or if you have transferred money to a scammer. In this way, any fraudulent transactions can be blocked.