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False e-mails circulating, impersonating Spa Grand Prix

Following a case of identity theft, fraudulent e-mails are currently circulating, apparently from Spa Grand Prix, with the aim of harvesting users' bank details.

The e-mail invites users to click on a link to obtain a €50 gift voucher.…

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Beware of messages that appear to come from the Federal Pension Office

The Federal Pension Office reports that fake e-mails are being circulated in their name. 

You can quickly see that the message is not from the Federal Pension Office by looking at the sender's e-mail address. Don't click on the link…

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Make easy money by becoming a Visa ambassador? Beware of scams!

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New form of fraud: 'Sentimental' investment fraud

In recent times, the number of sentimental (or friendship) scams has increased and is becoming worrying. The aim is to extort money from you. Scammers approach you through dating websites or social networks. They pretend to be wealthy businessmen…

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Increasing concern over fake news stories

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Millions of fake text messages stopped by telecom operators

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Wave of vishing underway. Be wary of phone calls that appear to come from Card Stop

Over the past week, we have received a number of vishing alerts: telephone scam attempts aimed at obtaining your personal details, particularly your banking details.
Victims receive a phone call from an automated messaging system that…

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Pluxee warns against phishing messages about service vouchers sent in its name

Fraudulent e-mails are currently being circulated in the name of Pluxee. The e-mail invites you to click on a link in order to obtain your bank details. This is an attempt at phishing. Do not click on the link and do not share any information if…

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Safeonweb app update: towards a better user experience

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is aware that some of you have experienced difficulties in accessing our Safeonweb mobile application on new mobile platforms, in particular Android devices.

Safeonweb is designed to keep you…

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