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Beware of suspicious message with 'Express' in subject line

A message is currently circulating en masse with 'Express' in the subject line.  The message appears to be from bpost but it is a phishing message.

You were supposedly not present to receive the message.  You are asked to click…

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False subpoena emails circulating

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Investment fraudsters are getting smarter and smarter

Don't get caught out by investment fraud
Tip 1: Check the identity of the provider

Always check your provider! You can't be too careful. The FSMA publishes lists of companies licensed to offer financial products and services. If the provider is not on it, be extra careful and don't…

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Expecting a parcel? Watch out for suspicious messages

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Beware: the "sextortion" scam is back!

Over the last few days we have received several reports of the so-called "sextortion" scam. This is a malicious practice that has emerged with the rise of the Internet. In this scam, fraudsters claim to have compromised the victim's security by…

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Protect yourself from phone scams (often linked to crypto-currencies)

It's a message that's been repeated here many times before: be vigilant when you receive a call from an unknown number. Over the past few days we have received several reports of unsolicited calls to so-called online cryptocurrency wallets. In…

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Beware techscams (Microsoft scams) are back again

A "techscam" is a form of scam or fraud in which fraudsters use technology-related tactics to deceive individuals or businesses. The main objective of a techscam is usually to steal money, sensitive personal information or access computer systems…

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New phone scam targeting Itsme users

We have recently received a number of reports of a scam involving emails pretending to be Itsme® . This is a telephone variant of known Itsme® account synchronisation scams.

You are asked to confirm an Itsme® transaction made from a…

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Your life is in danger! Hitman scam makes the rounds again

We received reports again today of a message involving a scammer posing as a hitman. The subject of the message is: 'Your life is in danger'.

The message comes across as very threatening and really scares people. Do not respond to such…

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