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Son or daughter asks for money via WhatsApp? Beware of WhatsApp fraud!

This form of online fraud is not new, but we have received more reports in recent days. In WhatApp fraud, the fraudsters pretend to be someone the victim knows, often a son or daughter.

First the scammer tries to make you believe…

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Beware of too nice deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Beware of phishing messages that appear to come from Itsme

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Currently many phishing messages detected with the subject line: 'Kennisgeving'

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Outsmart a phisher: campaign urges internet users to take action against phishers.

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Get rich quick, easy and risk-free with cryptocurrencies... really? Beware! It's most likely a scam.

Do you see a tempting advertisement on your social networks, receive an email or a phone call that promises you a big gain if you accept an offer to invest in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum? Many consumers fall into this trap. Avoid…

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Currently many phishing messages detected with the subject line: 'Belangrijke bericht'

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Beware of suspicious messages imitating My e-Box

Last week the FPS BOSA warned about suspicious messages that seem to come from My e-Box. We notice that many citizens receive these messages and forward them to suspicious@safeonweb.be. That is fine, because we can block the suspicious links in…

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New publication: Cyber attacks and online scams. What are they? What to do and how to protect yourself?

Criminals are imaginative. They attack your computers and smartphones in an attempt to steal your money or personal data. They use different schemes: phishing, friendship fraud, ransomware, sextortion, CEO fraud, hacking into your account, ...…

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