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Febelfin launches a campaign warning against scammers in the gaming world

In the virtual world, some people are only interested in winning free game coins. But what if you have to give your name and email address to get them? Danger can lurk anywhere. And that's exactly where scammers are waiting for you.

That's…

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Warning: fake messages about tax returns in circulation

The period for submitting your annual tax return to the FPS Finance has started again. Fraudsters are eagerly taking advantage of this opportunity. In recent days, we have received several reports of phishing emails that try to…

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Warning: fake emails in the name of MyPension

We are receiving many reports of fake emails in which cybercriminals are posing as the government service MyPension. Be careful, this email is trying to mislead you by mentioning an overview of your accrued rights and future pension amounts.…

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Fake ads on social media: an increasingly common trap

Fake ads on social media are on the rise. They imitate well-known brands, use familiar faces or invent ‘secret deals’ from former employees. The goal? To get your money or your data.

A well-crafted scenario

We are seeing more and more…

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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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