Seniors and security: don't make it too easy for scammers
The month of April was dedicated to "seniors and safety. This campaign is an initiative of the Department of Justice and Security and several partners.
Under the slogan "Don't make it too easy for scammers," the Ministry of Justice and Security is paying attention to various forms of crime such as PIN tapping, babbling scams, help request fraud (via WhatsApp, for example), phishing, spoofing and online safety.
Website with information and tips
The website www.maakhetzeniettemakkelijk.nl provides a lot of information about these forms of crime. Seniors will find concrete tips on how to avoid becoming a victim and on what to do if it does happen.
Webinars
Webinars (online broadcasts) have been created on various forms of crime that seniors can fall victim to. In each webinar, experts from the police and seniors' associations, among others, discuss a specific phenomenon that seniors may face. These webinars can be viewed for free on the website www.maakhetzeniettemakkelijk.nl
