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20
Jul
2023

More reports of phishing and smishing in the name of Fluvius

Over the past few days, we again received more reports of fake emails and text messages that appear to come from Fluvius. You would be entitled to compensation, but this info does not add up. You can tell from both the sender's address and the…

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19
Jul
2023

Dozens of reports of CEO fraud

In recent weeks, we received dozens of reports from organisations and companies about attempted CEO fraud. This is a recurring phenomenon that crops up especially during holiday periods or just before extended weekends. Scammers take advantage of…

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17
Jul
2023

Fake text message appearing to be from bank

There are text messages circulating that appear to be from ING asking you to sync your device by clicking on a link.  Under no circumstances do this. 

The link takes you to a very well-crafted fake website mimicking the itsme page. There…

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13
Jul
2023

Already 4.4 million phishing messages in Safeonweb mailbox this year

Last 6 months, we received almost 4.4 million messages in the mailbox of suspicious@safeonweb.be, which is almost 2 million more than the first 6 months of 2022. This proves at least 2 things:

phishing is not yet on the way back, AND…
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12
Jul
2023

Beware of message that appears to come from Safeonweb

A message is currently circulating with 'Tijdelijke blokkade op uw eID' in the header.  The message misuses itsme's logo and the sender appears to be Safeonweb, but that is not correct.  The email address is spoofed.

If you go over the…

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10
Jul
2023

Going on holiday safely with your smartphone: 5 simple tips

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06
Jul
2023

Applying for a premium through Engie? Beware!

We received many reports last week of a phishing message that seems to come from Engie.  You are supposedly entitled to a premium but need to provide additional data to do so. Under no circumstances do this: it is an attempt to get hold of your…

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04
Jul
2023

Safe surfing on holiday: 5 tips

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29
Jun
2023

Don't let your festival summer be ruined by scammers!

Have you received an e-mail or Facebook message to quickly get another ticket to a sold-out festival or concert? Then watch out because many fake messages are circulating. 

Below is a message that appears to be from TicketSwap.  You can…

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