Report a suspicious message (SMS or WhatsApp)

Have you received a suspicious SMS or WhatsApp message from someone claiming to be the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst)? It may be an attempt at phishing.

We never:

• send payment requests via WhatsApp or SMS
• ask for personal details in a message
• threaten you with fines or urgent actions

How to report a suspicious message

1. Take a screenshot

   Take a screenshot of the message you received.

2. Collect the following information:

   • the phone number of the sender
   • any bank account (IBAN) or website mentioned
   • the tone of the message (e.g. threatening, urgent)

3. Email the screenshot and details

   You can email the screenshot and the details to: valse-email@belastingdienst.nl (Use this email address only for this purpose. Do not use it for tax-related questions.)

4. Delete the message

   Delete the message off your phone after sending the report.

What happens after you report the message?

• You will receive a confirmation that your message has been received.
• We will investigate and take action if needed.
• Because we receive many reports, we cannot respond personally.

See examples of fake messages