Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Dendermonde police launched the “Sew-May-Not” campaign to raise awareness about email fraud in May 2025. Police Chief Patrick Feys encourages quick reporting of scams to prevent harm.
As VRT News reported, the Dendermonde police in Belgium have launched the “Sew-May-Not” campaign to protect people from online scams during May 2025. According to officials, the main goal is to make people aware of email fraud. They are asking people to check their inboxes for any suspicious emails.
If someone gets a scam email, they can send it to the police at pz.dendermonde@police.belgium.eu, using the subject line “Naai-Mei-Niet.” The police will then share these scam emails on social media sites like Facebook. This way, the public can see examples of real scams. It helps people learn to recognise the signs of online fraud and avoid being tricked.
How is Dendermonde’s ‘Sew-May-Not’ campaign fighting scams?
The Dendermonde police’s “Sew-May-Not” campaign is doing more than just collecting scam emails. They’re also building a community. People are asked to look for and report suspicious emails.
They mentioned that this way, people can easily spot and avoid common tricks, like fake emails and investment schemes. The campaign helps report scams and prevents them, protecting people and businesses from online fraud. By sharing experiences, residents help each other learn how to avoid being tricked.
The Dendermonde police chief, Patrick Feys, explains why the “Sew-May-Not” campaign is happening in May 2025. He says scammers like May because of the many holidays. These holidays lead to long weekends.
He mentioned that scammers know that people might take longer to report fraud during these times. This means it takes longer to contact the police or banks. Scammers get more time to trick people before they can get help. They use the delay in reporting to their advantage.
Even with the “Sew-May-Not” campaign, Chief Feys stresses what to do if people’re scammed. He says to call the police fast, ideally within 24 hours. If people can’t get an appointment, call them anyway.
Quick action helps limit damage and gives police important information. But, Feys says it’s better to prevent scams. That’s why “Sew-May-Not” is important. It teaches people to spot scams and stay safe all year.
