Belgian National Bank warns of rising fraud targeting its name and governor Pierre Wunsch. Social media posts, fake profiles and ads circulate with AI‑generated images that direct users to fraudulent investment and crypto platforms. Criminals also copy the bank’s phone number in spoofing attacks, posing as BNB staff and requesting bank details or software installation. The BNB states it never offers financial advice, never asks for banking data, and never contacts the public to install software. Citizens are urged to verify messages through official BNB channels. More information on phishing and spoofing is available on the bank’s website. Officials advise users to report suspicious content to the BNB and avoid clicking links from unknown sources.
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