Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Leuven, scammers made 7 fake police calls in 90 minutes. Marc Vranckx urges caution: never share bank information, hang up, call real police, and warn older relatives.
As VRT News reported, the Leuven police want everyone to be careful and act fast if they get a strange call. They advised them to hang up right away and call the police. A person may contact their local police or call the emergency telephone number.
They said that don’t deal with the caller, don’t act. Don’t be fooled into complying with the person on the phone, even if it seems legitimate. Never ever provide your PIN, your bank or personal information over the phone.
They said that be careful if someone says they will send someone to get your cards or money. The police also suggest talking to older family members or neighbours. They are often targeted by these scams. Police mentioned that by being careful and reporting every suspicious call, people can help the police catch the scammers and stop others from being tricked.
What happens when scammers pretend to be police officers over the phone?
Marc Vranckx, a police spokesperson, said that while the new scams are worrying, many people are getting smarter. He said that because of warnings, many people now think twice before acting. This is making a difference. People are now more careful about calls asking for bank information or talking about crimes.
He mentioned that because the police and media keep talking about this, people are more likely to stop, question the caller, and check if it’s real before doing anything. Vranckx said this caution has helped in several cases, including the 7 on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, where no one was tricked.
In Leuven, police got 7 reports of scams in just 90 minutes on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The scammers pretended to be police officers. They told people their bank accounts were being emptied by criminals. They mentioned that the goal was to scare people into giving away bank details or PINs, or even handing over their bank cards.
No one in Leuven was tricked by the scams. All 7 people called the real police to check the calls they received. This helped them avoid losing money. The police are happy they were careful and are using this to warn others.
According to police, they will never ask for people’s bank details over the phone or send someone to get their bank cards or money. These scams change to sound real and often use fake numbers or personal information. The police want everyone in Leuven and other places to be careful.
