Deventer launches regional action day to combat rising digital crime
With over 6,500 daily victims of online fraud in the Netherlands, Deventer is taking action. Residents can attend free workshops and visit a new Police Information Point to learn how to protect themselves from phishing, scams, and hacks.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Regional action day 'Not today' |
| Date | 2 April 2026 (activities throughout the week) |
| Location | Deventer and Eastern Netherlands |
| Daily victims (NL) | Over 6,500 people |
| Increase in incidents | 46% nationwide in recent years |
| Target groups | Young people, elderly, entrepreneurs |
| Police Information Point (PIP) | De Fontein, Deventer (every Thursday, 11:00–12:00) |
| Organizers | Politie Oost-NL, Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland, Centrum voor Veiligheid en Digitalisering, Veiligheidsnetwerk Oost-Nederland, Rijnbrink |
| Activities | Free workshops, meetings, and practical tips |
The municipality of Deventer plays a key role in local safety initiatives, collaborating with regional partners like the police and digital security organizations. By raising awareness and providing resources, it aims to reduce digital crime and protect residents from financial and emotional harm.
Read the full translated article below
Not today: Deventer takes action against digital crime
In Deventer and the rest of Eastern Netherlands, there will be extra attention for digital crime on Thursday, 2 April with the regional action day ‘Not today’. This is much needed. In the Netherlands, more than 6,500 people fall victim to online fraud every day, such as phishing, scams or hacks.
Everyone is at risk
Young people, the elderly and entrepreneurs: everyone is at risk. The consequences are often severe, such as financial loss and stress. Criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and perpetrators are difficult to trace. The question is not if it will happen to you, but when.
Mayor Ron König: “The number of incidents such as phishing, digital scams and blackmail via social media has increased nationwide by as much as 46% in recent years. Anyone can fall victim to it, including young people. That is why the municipality of Deventer is supporting this action day, among other things by raising awareness in primary schools. This way, we reach both the students and their parents.”
Activities
In the week of 2 April, there will be free activities, such as workshops and meetings. Residents will receive practical tips on how to better protect themselves against digital crime.
Police Information Point (PIP)
In Deventer, a Police Information Point (PIP) will open in De Fontein on 2 April. Here, you can visit every Thursday from 11:00 to 12:00 with your questions. The police will provide advice, tips and support.
Initiative
Not today is an initiative of Politie Oost-NL, Platform Veilig Ondernemen Oost-Nederland, Centrum voor Veiligheid en Digitalisering, Veiligheidsnetwerk Oost-Nederland and Rijnbrink.
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