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Dutch Anti-Fraud Hotline: Fraud Help Desk - Warns Public of Scams and Financial Crimes in the Netherlands

Fraud Help Desk, the Dutch national anti-fraud hotline, is dedicated to keeping citizens and businesses informed about the latest scams and financially motivated crimes in the Netherlands. Founded by the SafeCin foundation, the organization’s mission is to make the Dutch population more resilient against fraud and financial crimes.

Role of Fraud Help Desk

Fraud Help Desk is the primary resource for raising awareness of scams and frauds. They publish updated information and alerts on their website, Facebook, and Twitter. Additionally, the hotline offers advice and referrals to victims of fraud.

Important: Fraud Help Desk does NOT have investigative authority.

Reporting Scams and Suspicious Activity

Citizens can report scams, attempted fraud offenses, or suspicious activity using the report form on Fraud Help Desk’s website (in Dutch) or by contacting them at:

  • Telephone: 088 – 7867372 (within the Netherlands) or +31 – 88 – 7867372 (from outside the Netherlands).

The hotline is available from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central European Time, except public holidays).

Your Reports Matter

Your reports to Fraud Help Desk are critical in understanding the scope and nature of fraud and financial crimes in the Netherlands. This data enables the organization to:

  • Refer victims to the proper authorities.
  • Issue specific warnings to the public.

Strict Confidentiality

All reports are treated with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with national privacy legislation. For more information on privacy, please refer to the SAFECin foundation’s privacy statement (pdf).

SAFECin Foundation

Fraud Help Desk is a part of Stichting Aanpak Financieel-Economische Criminaliteit in Nederland, or SafeCin.

  • Founded on October 7, 2003.
  • Established to combat financial and economic crime in the Netherlands.

For more information about SafeCin, visit their website.

Empowering Citizens to Combat Fraud

By sharing essential information, Fraud Help Desk aims to protect the Dutch population against fraud and financial crimes. Stay informed and report any suspicious activity to Fraud Help Desk.