Fraud alert, be vigilant
It is important to always be vigilant, as fraud is common. Be careful of fraudulent investment proposals or scams using the name, address, logo, and/or approval number of authorized actors as well as the names of employees of said actors (including that of DEGROOF PETERCAM).
Fraudsters can also go through legitimate companies or other financial institutions, who are also victims of their scam, to offer you the fraudulent products.
Degroof Petercam calls for vigilance and reminds that if you are a client of DEGROOF PETERCAM, you should immediately reach out to your trusted contact person. You can also always ask questions to the FSMA if you want more information about a potentially fraudulent investment offer.
FSMA recommendations
More generally, we invite you to follow the following FSMA recommendations:
- Don't transfer any more money, even if the company requires an additional payment or the payment of a tax to benefit from a profit. These additional requirements are often a sign of fraud.
- Stay calm if you are contacted again, do not make hasty decisions, and do not give in to pressure or threats from scammers.
- Be vigilant for new attempts of fraud. You will likely be contacted again by scammers claiming to be able to help you recover your investment. More information about recovery rooms.
- Do not hesitate to contact the FSMA. In addition to a notification to the FSMA, it is also advisable to file a complaint with the police. You can find the contact details of the police on the website https://www.police.be/en
More information
For more recommendations, you can also consult the educational information and useful links of the FSMA and the Safeonweb contact point, available at the following addresses:
Blacklist of unauthorized companies and websites
Furthermore, the FSMA publishes on its website a list of companies that are unlawfully active in Belgium.
Please note: because a website or company does not appear on this list is not a guarantee of the reliability of the said company or website.
Victim of a scam or fraud: steps to follow
If you think you have been a victim of scams or fraud:
1.
Notify all financial institutions (banks, insurers, etc.) of which you are a client as soon as possible;
2. File a complaint with the police. You can also do this online through https://www.police.be/en
3. The FPS Economy has also launched a single point of contact for victims of fraud, deception, scams and swindles: https://pointdecontact.belgique.be/meldpunt/en/welcome You can report an incident via this link; The point of contact provides a tailor-made advice and directs you to the appropriate authority.
Stay vigilant
Stay vigilant, fraudsters may contact you following an initial scam and pretend to be a lawyer, a legal expert, etc., who has identified your funds and asks you for a new fraudulent payment to recover them.
Verify who you are dealing with, never share your personal data and demand clear and precise information about financial products, especially if they promise extraordinary results.
For more tips on staying safe and preventing fraud, including using the MyDP online app, please visit the security FAQ page.
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