Safeonweb launches national prevention campaign against investment fraud today: €15 million already stolen.
15 million euros lost in just 6 months
In the first half of 2025, Belgians lost nearly 15 million euros through fake investment platforms, mainly in crypto and online trading. This alarming figure represents three times more losses than in the same period last year.
What is investment fraud?
You are lured by seemingly attractive offers of guaranteed, swift profits. But beware – these offers may be part of a sophisticated scam. But behind that screen lies a trap that could ruin your financial future.
The consequences are devastating:
- Drain your entire life savings
- Crush your dreams and future plans
- Leave you emotionally shattered
A national awareness campaign
To warn citizens, the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), together with the FSMA, Febelfin, FPS Economy, the Cyber Security Coalition and the police prevention services, is launching a major awareness campaign via Safeonweb. The campaign coincides with both World Investor Week and European Cybersecurity Month, and emphasises the importance of digital vigilance.
Let's spread the word!
Download the campaign material – available in English, French, Dutch and German.
Facts and figures
- 15 million euros stolen in the first half of 2025
- Average loss per victim: €37,777
- 1,289 reports to the FSMA in 6 months, just the tip of the iceberg
- 2 out of 3 victims are men aged 50+
- New trend: fraud via recovery rooms and social media
Bill’s story: a universal warning
Bill (the campaign character representing a well-filled purse) thought he was investing wisely. He was enthusiastic and could already see his savings growing thanks to an attractive online platform. But the story takes a dramatic turn: trapped by a scam, Bill finds himself literally penniless.
His story illustrates a cruel reality: thousands of Belgians fall into these traps every year, believing they are winning but ultimately losing everything.
