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You are entitled to compensation under your energy contract: be wary

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…
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Watch out for hyperfluid chronomatrices

It sounds like an April Fool’s joke, but it isn’t. This phishing email was forwarded to suspicious@safeonweb.be no fewer than 2,674 times last week. We had a good laugh about it. Hopefully you will too.

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Beware of fake claims for compensation following fraud

Last week, we received around a hundred fake messages forwarded to us from a scammer posing as a lawyer. The message claims that you may be entitled to compensation as a victim of online fraud. The sender then asks for sensitive personal data,…

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Investment fraud: beware of fraudulent trading platforms

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) is once again warning against fraudulent trading platforms that target online investors. Behind promises of quick and easy profits lie well-organised scams that can lead to significant financial…

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Warning: fake banking emails are currently in circulation

Have you received this email?Do not call the number provided;Never disclose your PINs, Digipass, itsme or validation codes;Do not click on any suspicious links;Always check directly via your bank’s official app;Contact your bank only via the…
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Warning: phishing scam in the name of Mondial Relay

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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…
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Fraudulent text messages concerning a purchase from Shein

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…
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Warning: fraudulent messages circulating in the name of the SNCB

Commuters, be vigilant! Fraudulent messages are currently circulating in the name of the SNCB. Specifically, there are two different phishing attempts. The first tries to make you believe that you have won free Bose Earbuds in an SNCB competition…

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Phishing in the name of CSAM

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