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06
Dec
2021

Currently many phishing messages detected with the subject line: "Account verificatie vereist"

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03
Dec
2021

No! No video will be sent tomorrow spreading the Martinelli virus

This week we were asked by Radio 2 whether we should be concerned about a message that is circulating.  The message is being forwarded via WhatsApp and warns of 'the Martinelli hack'.  This message has been circulating since 2017 and it keeps…

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01
Dec
2021

Beware of false invitation for COVID-19 vaccine

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29
Nov
2021

Currently many phishing messages detected with the subject line: "Laatste herinnering'"

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26
Nov
2021

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 message…

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25
Nov
2021

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

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23
Nov
2021

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 that…

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22
Nov
2021

Beware of too nice deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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18
Nov
2021

Beware of phishing messages that appear to come from Itsme

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