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16
Apr
2024

FPS Economy launches new website for all consumers: ConsumerConnect

FPS Economy launches new website for all consumers: ConsumerConnect
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09
Apr
2024

Thinking of booking your summer holidays? Beware of fraudulent messages appearing to come from booking platforms

Too late, you've been swindled?
If you have lost money or been the victim of extortion, we advise you to report it to the police. You can report it to the local police where you live.  Contact your bank and/or Card Stop on 078 170 170 if you have passed on banking information,…
Thinking of booking your summer holidays? Beware of fraudulent messages appearing to come from booking platforms
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03
Apr
2024

Shopping apps: discount shopping, but at what price?

Some shopping apps are becoming increasingly popular with users. Thanks to them, they can buy little odds and ends or other items at very low prices. But as we all know, if it's free (or almost free), you're the product.

So how do these…

Shopping apps: discount shopping, but at what price?
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28
Mar
2024

Beware of phishing message appearing to come from itsme

Last week, we received more than 1,600 reports of a bilingual message that appears to come from itsme. The header reads: "Service notification / Avis de service".  The message encourages you to click on a link to allegedly perform verification.  …

Beware of phishing message appearing to come from itsme
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27
Mar
2024

No! You cannot change Facebook's terms of use or algorithms by posting a message on your News Feed.

You may have seen them before: messages posted by friends on their News Feed asking Facebook or Meta not to use their data or photos. They've been shared en masse and appearing in various forms for years.  But are they useful?

No! You cannot change Facebook's terms of use or algorithms by posting a message on your News Feed.
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22
Mar
2024

Fake emails and text messages circulating in the name of ONVA

Fake emails and text messages circulating in the name of ONVA
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22
Mar
2024

New Febelfin campaign warns for fake investment advice on social media

New Febelfin campaign warns for fake investment advice on social media
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20
Mar
2024

Safe surfing during the Belgian general election campaign

In Belgium, federal and regional elections will be held on 9 June 2024. On the same day, you will also be able to vote for the European Parliament. A few months later, on 13 October 2024, there will also be local and provincial elections.

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Safe surfing during the Belgian general election campaign
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18
Mar
2024

False e-mails circulating, impersonating Spa Grand Prix

Following a case of identity theft, fraudulent e-mails are currently circulating, apparently from Spa Grand Prix, with the aim of harvesting users' bank details.

The e-mail invites users to click on a link to obtain a €50 gift voucher.…

False e-mails circulating, impersonating Spa Grand Prix
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