In addition to so-called bank employees, there are more tricks that criminals use to defraud victims of money or valuable items. They may pose as fake police officers, an employee of the energy company, or care workers. Scammers misuse the names of companies or organizations that victims trust. They often succeed in this.

Always report and/or file a complaint!
If you dont trust it, call the police and dont hesitate to close the door and not let anyone in! If you have been targeted by a scam attempt or have been scammed, always report and/or file a complaint, as this allows us to connect cases.

Police also responds to digital crime
From May 19, the police across the Netherlands will respond quickly to reports of online crime, such as bank helpdesk fraud. Victims will receive appropriate assistance more quickly. This also increases the chances of catching the perpetrators.