Suspicious text message that seems to come from PostNL

Beware of a suspicious text message that seems to come from PostNL (image 1).  Just when many people are waiting for a parcel, this scam attempt goes around. The text message is in two languages and contains a link that sends you to a fake page telling you to pay shipping costs (image 2).  You can choose your bank (image 3) and then you are redirected to a page that looks suspiciously like the login page of your own bank (image 4).

Do not fall into the trap! This message is false. Do not click and certainly do not enter any codes.

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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.be. The 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.
• If you have clicked on a link that opens a website where you have to submit bank details, first check that this is the real website of your bank. If you have the slightest doubt, do not make a payment.

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.
• If you want to report fraud, you can contact your bank via a special number: https://beschermjezelfonline.be/bank-contacteren-voor-hulp