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A single data breach can provide the key to someone’s digital identity or critical services

Dutch people vulnerable to online fraud: 40% recycle important passwords for unimportant accounts

Criminals target the human behind the digital vault

Where criminals once focused on cracking physical bank vaults, they now seek access to the digital vaults of bank customers. Due to the robust security systems employed by banks, fraudsters are shifting their focus towards influencing human behaviour. ABN AMRO emphasises the importance of awareness and supports customers in protecting their accounts against these risks.

7 out of 10 Dutch people don’t know how to use QR codes safely

ABN AMRO survey: 1 in 10 people have encountered issues due to fraudulent QR codes

Fraud information explained simply in the ‘ABC of Scams’

Criminals constantly find new ways to deceive people. And these days, fraudsters are using an increasingly diverse range of technologies. This makes recognising fraud attempts ever more difficult. For the 2.6 million Dutch people who struggle with reading and writing, this is an even greater challenge. Complicated terms are used, such as ‘shouldering’ or ‘boiler room fraud’, and the explanations can be difficult for these people to understand. This makes it even harder for them to identify situations in which they might be scammed. To better reach this group, ABN AMRO, together with an expert in inclusive communication, developed the ‘ABC of Scams’ – an overview of the 23 most common types of fraud, explained in plain language, without jargon or complex terms. The ABC of Scams can be accessed on the ABN AMRO website starting today.

Whitepaper: The Bank as Your Safe

In an era where online fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated, a quick survey reveals that many Dutch people mistakenly believe that banks have access to their accounts. This misconception makes them vulnerable to fraudsters posing as bank employees.

One in five Dutch companies harmed by cyberattacks in 2024

Millions of Dutch people at risk of fraud because they reuse PIN numbers

ABN AMRO warns of the danger of ‘shoulder surfing’ when using the same PIN and access codes

Most teens don’t report online fraud

ABN AMRO warns: “Teenagers often take fraud for granted”

Check, check, doublecheck: Is it really the bank calling?

Starting today, ABN AMRO’s app includes an online tool that lets clients check whether an incoming call is actually from an employee of the bank. This new feature is added to the existing tools that clients can use to set their personal preferences for banking and security. According to the bank, clients are increasingly demanding these options.

Survey: Nearly half of online fraud due to clicking too fast

ABN AMRO: “Taking a little more time can prevent hundreds of thousands of online fraud cases”