Scamsterdam. Did you know? 1 in 10 Dutch people scammed online last year.

Eva Yinuo, Scamstyle.com By identifying deception methods, you lessen the likelihood of falling for online scams. An email from your bank urging you to update your details immediately, or a notification about an important file awaiting you. In 2023, two-thirds of Dutch individuals aged 15 and older received emails or messages from online criminals. One in ten actually became victims of online scams, equating to 1.4 million people. To protect individuals from online scams, the central government is conducting the 'Don't be duped online' campaign during the 2024 October's cybersecurity month.

Phishing is a prevalent type of cybercrime. It involves the criminal impersonating someone else to gain money or access to personal information. In 2023, two out of three Dutch individuals aged 15 and older received a phishing email or message at least once in 2023.