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Beware of phishing scams involving your energy bill
Now that it's getting colder and we're turning the heating back on, scammers are seizing their opportunity: they try to attract your attention with supposed discounts on your energy bill, cheap pellets, etc.
The example below contains many…
Recovery room scams: the double trap after investment fraud
Many victims of investment fraud are targeted again by scammers. This practice, known as recovery room fraud, involves promising help to recover lost money... before extracting even more money.
How do fraudsters operate?The criminals…
Spoofing: when fraudsters impersonate someone else
Beware of fake eBox notifications!
We’ve been alerted to a surge in fraudulent emails and text messages pretending to be official eBox notifications. These messages claim you’ve received a document from the Federal Public Service Finance.
The fraudsters exploit your…
Watch out: Criminals are pretending to be police officers
It's happening more and more—people are getting calls or visits from criminals who pretend to be police officers. These scammers are after your money, and they're becoming increasingly sophisticated. While they often target older adults, they'll…
Beware of fake emails that appear to come from Bitvavo
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…How to safely pass on, sell or recycle your old laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet
A laptop, PC, smartphone or tablet is often still perfectly usable even when you no longer need it. You may want to pass the device on to a family member or a friend, sell it to someone or safely dispose of it at a recycling point. Whatever you…
Windows 10 updates will soon stop: how can you remain safe on the internet?
A lot of laptops and computers in Belgium are still running Windows 10. On 14 October 2025 Microsoft will stop sending security updates for Windows 10.
Your computer will still work after that time but you will no longer receive…
Want to earn easy money behind your computer? Don't fall for task scams
In recent weeks, we have received reports from people who have been scammed by fake assignments or task scams. Victims worldwide are losing more and more money to this type of fraud. Always be wary of offers or proposals to earn money…
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