Beware of fake enforcement officers and fraudulent letters targeting residents
Residents in Tubbergen are being targeted by scammers posing as enforcement officers or sending fake payment requests. Protect yourself by verifying identities and official letters to avoid falling victim to fraud.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Reported Incidents | Fake enforcement officers and fraudulent letters |
| Identification | Real officers carry valid ID and show their municipality affiliation |
| Official Letters | Include municipal logo and clear contact details |
| Time Pressure | Scammers demand quick payments; municipality provides ample response time |
| Verification Contact | Municipality of Tubbergen: 0546-628 000 |
| Reporting Fraud | Report to the municipality or police |
Municipalities are responsible for local law enforcement and public safety, including issuing official communications and verifying the legitimacy of enforcement officers. They play a crucial role in educating residents about potential fraud and providing resources to report suspicious activities.
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Warning: reports of fake letters and fake enforcement officers
The municipality has received a report from a resident who was visited by a person claiming to be an enforcement officer. We have also received various reports from residents who have received fake letters requesting payment, allegedly from the municipality or other institutions such as the CJIB. These are usually cases of fraud.
How do you recognise a real enforcement officer or an official letter?
- Enforcement officers can always identify themselves with a valid enforcement officer ID and can show which municipality they work for. You are always entitled to ask for this.
- Official letters from the municipality include, among other things, the municipal logo and clear contact details of the sender. You can check this on the municipality’s website.
- Fraudsters often apply high time pressure, for example demanding payment within 24 or 48 hours. The municipality always gives residents ample time to respond or make a payment.
Are you unsure about a visit, letter or payment request?
- Contact the sender of the letter to verify whether it is genuine. For a letter from the municipality of Tubbergen, you can call the municipality’s official telephone number (0546-628 000). For a letter from the CJIB or another sender, you can call them directly.
- Report it to the municipality or the police.
Also inform neighbours, family or acquaintances about these forms of potential fraud. Forewarned is forearmed!