Belgian authorities have initiated a significant campaign aimed at alerting the public about misleading online investment schemes that promise unrealistically high returns. This effort is a collaboration between several key organizations, including the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), Febelfin, the Federal Public Service for the Economy, the Cyber Security Coalition, and police prevention services.
The primary objective of this campaign is to enhance public awareness surrounding fraudulent online investment offers that have inflicted substantial financial losses on Belgians. Reports indicate that in the first half of the current year, individuals fell victim to these scams, suffering total losses amounting to a staggering 15 million euros.
Launching this campaign coincides with two significant events: World Investor Week and European Cybersecurity Month, underscoring the vital need for digital awareness and vigilance among potential investors. The campaign not only aims to inform but also to educate the public on how to recognize and avoid such scams.
As part of this initiative, a video has been produced to warn individuals about the dangers of fake investment opportunities and is available for public viewing. The campaign is being rolled out on a large scale across various platforms to ensure maximum reach and impact.