FinanceConsumer Rights
Landmark Ruling: Belgian Banks Must Repay Phishing Victims
Belgium's highest court rules banks must repay phishing victims unless proven grossly negligent, after Stijn Gansemans' six-year battle against KBC.
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Consumer ProtectionEconomy
Belgium Mandates Faster Bank Refunds for Phishing Victims
Belgian Minister Rob Beenders proposes legislation forcing banks to reimburse phishing victims within one day, shifting burden of proof to banks.
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FinanceLaw
Belgian Court Defines Gross Negligence in Phishing Ruling
Belgium's top court defines gross negligence in phishing cases, shifting burden to banks. Minister Beenders says banks must respect the law.
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CybersecurityTechnology
Kali365 Scam Hijacks Microsoft Accounts, FBI Warns
The FBI warns of Kali365, a phishing platform that hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts by stealing OAuth tokens, bypassing passwords and MFA.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Belgium Launches National Phishing Cell to Fight Fraud
Belgium's federal police launch a new National Phishing Cell to consolidate intelligence, fight a 30% surge in online fraud, and better protect victims.
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TechnologySecurity
Belgium Launches Fraudstop: One Number to Block Cards, Apps
Belgium launches Fraudstop, a central hotline (078 170 170) for phishing victims to instantly block bank cards and digital banking access, available 24/7.
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CrimeCybercrime
Teen Phishers Stole €200K from 80 Victims in Belgian Scam
Two 18-year-olds from West Flanders stole €200,000 from 80 victims via fake payment links on 2dehands.be and Facebook Marketplace. Trial set for September.
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Crime & JusticeTechnology
FBI Busts China-Based Scam Empire Tied to 3.87M Stolen Cards
FBI and Google dismantle China-based AI phishing ring linked to 3.87 million stolen credit cards and $1.9 billion in losses.
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FinanceConsumer Protection
Belgian Panel Urges Banks to Create Fraud Compensation Fund
A Belgian citizen panel recommends banks create a joint fund for fraud victims, funded by bank profits, amid growing pressure from courts and regulators.
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JusticeTechnology
Belgium Targets Organized Crime Networks Behind Phishing
Belgian police shift strategy to dismantle organized criminal networks behind phishing, as daily reports top 40,000 and losses reach €49 million.
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CrimeConsumer Rights
Phishing in Belgium: Victim Loses €2,250, Banks Must Pay
A single mother lost €2,250 to a fake job scam on Indeed. Meanwhile, a Belgian court now forces banks to immediately compensate phishing victims.
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JusticeFinance
Belgian Banks Ordered to Compensate Phishing Victims
A Belgian court orders banks to immediately reimburse phishing victims, shifting the burden of proof and setting a landmark consumer protection precedent.
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LegalFinance
Belgian Court: Banks Must Compensate Phishing Victims Now
A Belgian court ruled banks must immediately refund phishing victims, shifting the burden of proof onto financial institutions in a landmark decision.
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CrimeCybersecurity
Flemish Hotel Guests Scammed in Sophisticated Phishing Wave
Hundreds of Flemish hotel guests scammed in sophisticated phishing wave demanding payment within 11 hours. Attack exploits booking data from unknown breach
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CrimeTechnology
Internet Fraud Triples in Flanders: 61 Victims Per Day
Internet fraud has tripled in Flanders over the past decade, with 22,296 cases in 2024. AI-powered scams and links to drug crime are driving the surge.
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Crime & TechnologyBelgium
Silent Call Scam: How a Simple 'Hello' Could Cost You
Belgian authorities warn about a new scam using silent phone calls to verify active numbers and clone voices with AI for identity theft.
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