The FPS Finance is currently warning the public about fake text messages sent in its name.
Text messages sent from the number 8850 ask recipients to pay alleged outstanding fees via a link leading to a fraudulent website.
What should you look out for?
The FPS Finance never requests payment via a link received by text message. Official payments can only be made via:
- MyMinfin
- bank transfer to a structured account at BEXX 6792 XXXX XXXX
- an infocentre
Always check your situation directly via MyMinfin. If in doubt, consult the official FPS Finance page dedicated to fraud attempts.
Don't fall into the trap!
Learn how to recognise fraudulent messages: Find out more at surfwithoutworries.safeonweb.be
What to do?
- Do not click on a link in a suspicious message, do not open attachments and do not download applications if you are asked to.
- Suspicious emails can be forwarded to suspicious@safeonweb.be.
- Suspicious text messages can also be forwarded. Take a screenshot and send it to suspicious@safeonweb.be. The content is then processed automatically.
Did you click on a suspicious link?
- If you have clicked on the link, do not complete the fields and terminate any interaction.
- NEVER give out personal codes.
- If you have entered a password that you also use elsewhere, change it immediately.
Have you been scammed?
- If you have lost money or are being extorted, we recommend that you file a report with your local police straight away.
- Contact your bank and/or Card Stop on 078 170 170 (+32 78 170 170 from abroad) if you have passed on bank details, money is disappearing from your bank account or if you have transferred money to a scammer. In this way, any fraudulent transactions can be blocked.
