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Beware of fake e-mails that seem to come from the police

More than a month ago, we warned about fake messages that appear to come from the Federal Police and Europol. Every day, worried citizens report this type of fraud to us. You are allegedly summoned in connection with sexual offences. The…

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Currently many phishing messages detected with the subject line: "Bericht"

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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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