Scam alert: scammers pose as FIU- the Netherlands
Recently, several organizations have been contacted by email and phone by scammers posing as FIU- the Netherlands. For example, they ask for your ID or IBAN number. Or they want you to transfer money directly. Be alert to this. FIU-the Netherlands will never ask you for this information.
The scammers will tell you the following:
- You are a victim of fraud. You must provide your details so that the investigation can proceed smoothly and they can recover your money.
- A payment to your account is blocked. You have to transfer money to make that so-called payment go through.
Or variations on these stories. Never respond to these types of requests. FIU-the Netherlands will never approach you in this way.
Check the e-mail address
Do you receive an e-mail from us? Always check the e-mail address. We always mail from fiu-frontoffice.lx@politie.nl.
Are you in doubt?
Are you in doubt about whether an e-mail or phone call really comes from FIU-the Netherlands? Contact us at fiu-frontoffice.lx@politie.nl.
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