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Fraudulent e-mails targeting businesses in the name of Atradius

Fraudulent e-mails are currently being circulated in the name of the debt collection agency Atradius.

The e-mail, sent to several businesses by a bailiff, demands payment of environmental tax and sewerage tax for 2024. It is supposedly a…

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Your fine must be paid: beware of the scam

An e-mail is currently being circulated in the name of the Agence Nationale de Traitement Automatisé des Infractions (ANTAI). This is the French national agency responsible for collecting fines for parking tickets. Warning: this is a phishing…

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Beware of inheritance fraud: reports of unexpected inheritances are doing the rounds again

We received a nice example of an attempted inheritance fraud email this week (example below).
Inheritance fraud is a common form of scam where criminals try to trick you with a story about an unexpected inheritance. Here's how to recognise…

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Attention: scams via physical letters with QR codes spotted in Switzerland

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Connected toys: how can you keep your children safe in the run-up to St Nicholas' Day?

As St Nicholas Day approaches, connected toys are once again topping children's wish lists. Interactive robots, talking dolls, smart watches: these high-tech gadgets are becoming increasingly widespread. Behind their seductive features lie…

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Beware: fake emails circulating in the name of Christian Mutuality

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Beware of fraudulent websites selling firewood and pellets: how can you spot them and react?

The cold weather is back, and with energy prices rising, many of you are turning to firewood and pellets. However, this trend has also attracted the attention of online scammers, who create fake websites to trick consumers. Here's how to…

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Beware of property website scams

The tight property market is a golden opportunity for fraudsters. They take advantage of this to post their fraudulent ads on sales and rental platforms. It's vital to remain vigilant to avoid falling into their trap.

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Beware: Fake emails sent in the name of AG Insurance

AG Insurance reports that a number of customers have received phishing emails. The criminals are using different email addresses and the name AG Insurance. They mention that they will receive a refund and ask you to click on a link to verify your…

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