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11
Jan
2023

Beware phishing message: 'Orderbevestiging'

Last week, we received nearly 8,000 notifications via suspicious@safeonweb.be about the below message that appears to be from TNT.  A lot of people immediately realised that this is phishing and forwarded it to us.  Thank you for that. 
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04
Jan
2023

What is a money mule ?

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22
Dec
2022

New form of phishing: messages with a QR code

In recent weeks, we have been getting more and more reports of suspicious messages that do not contain a visible link or button but do contain a QR code.  This QR code leads to a suspicious website.  This is how scammers try to prevent our…

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21
Dec
2022

Are you waiting for a parcel? Watch out for fake messages about a delivery

It is the time of year again when many people purchase gifts online.  We wait en masse for home deliveries. Scammers know this and try to fool you with fake messages claiming something is wrong with your delivery.  Watch out, as this is usually…

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16
Dec
2022

Beware of scammers disguised as fake Santa

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09
Dec
2022

New phishing messages on behalf of Belfius

In the current scam, the method used by the scammers is to use the identity of Belfius to lure you. The scammers claim that a new bank card reader has been available since 1 December. They then ask you to apply for it free of charge. Don't do…

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08
Dec
2022

Beware of phishing: fake messages in the name of Office 365

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06
Dec
2022

Saint Nicholas brought "connected toys". Nice... but are they safe?

High-tech or 'connected toys' are all the rage. There is a good chance that St Nicholas brought you this type of toy connected to the Internet: a smart doll, a robot to learn how to program, a drone... There are no limits to the fun. When used…

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29
Nov
2022

Possible massive amount of smishing and vishing on the way

The mobile phone numbers of more than 3 million Belgians who use WhatsApp are being offered for sale online.  We expect criminals to use this data to scam people via text messages (smishing) or fraudulent phone calls (vishing). Scammers are also…

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