Most common scams in Belgium

Cheryl · 2025-06-19T07:58:42+02:00

Discover common scams targeting expats in Belgium. Share experiences, warning signs, and tips to protect yourself from fraud in your new home.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 June 2025 05:58:42

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Belgium as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or getting charged at an expat rate, scams can occur in various ways.
We invite you to share your experience in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats be aware of potential scams in Belgium.

What are the most common scams targeting expats in Belgium?

What are the specific warning signs to look out for?

Have you noticed certain groups being more vulnerable (for example, retirees, new arrivals, or non-native speakers)?

What tips and advice would you like to share to help other expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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cont57 Member

Member since 05 May 2025

cont57Member18 August 2025 17:23:07

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I dont live any more in Belgien, and for that reason my account la post came closed and the money some where called Sbc finance. I have had contact with them, but they didnt help, just said have to contact Bnb paribas bank, but they didnt eider help they said must call to them. I lost my savings Thats the biggest scan in Belgium. Than You for help.

schengenvisahelp New member

Member since 12 August 2025

schengenvisahelpNew memberYesterday 11:05:35

Hi, I understand your concern but, Banking issues with La Poste/SBC/BNP Paribas are not linked to visas. So You should get in touch with BNP Paribas Belgium directly. If necessary, you should speak with a lawyer or the Belgian Financial Supervisory Authority (FSMA) to file a complaint.