Scams and fake messages

Criminals sometimes pretend to be the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst). They send fake emails, messages, letters or apps to get your personal data or money. This is called phishing.

We never:

• ask you to transfer money by clicking a link
• ask for your personal details (such as your BSN or bank account) by email, SMS or WhatsApp
• send messages about payment problems through WhatsApp or email

Do not click on any links. Do not reply. Do not open attachments.

If you receive a suspicious message, do not interact with it in any way. Clicking on a link or opening an attachment can leave your personal data vulnerable.

You can help us by reporting the message.

Check if a message is real

Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your online account.

   • Mijn Belastingdienst – for individuals
   • Mijn Belastingdienst Zakelijk – for businesses
   • Mijn Toeslagen – for benefits (only available in Dutch)

2. Check to make sure the message or payment is listed there.

   If the message or payment is not listed, report it to us immediately.

3. Still unsure? Report it to us.

   Are you not sure if the payment or message is fake? Report it to us.

Report a suspicious message

Choose the type of message you want to report:

• Report a suspicious email
• Report a suspicious message (SMS or WhatsApp)
• Report a suspicious phone call or letter
• Report a suspicious app

See examples of fake messages

Examples can help you recognise fraud.

Go to examples of fake messages (only available in Dutch)