Fraudulent Bank Helpdesk Schemes Increase

In 2025, Dutch banks experienced a significant increase in fraud, with criminals stealing nearly 26 million euros from customers. This represents a rise of over 3 million euros compared to 2024, although the number of victims of bank helpdesk fraud decreased. The NVB is urging social media companies to take action against fraudulent advertising, which is the origin of 70% of online fraud.

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