We hereby inform you about a report that has been received by us, in which it is indicated that the bank account number of the Netherlands Cancer Institute may be misused for the purpose of investment fraud.

How does this investment fraud work?

This form of fraud is in line with a pattern that has recently been identified by Goede Doelen Nederland and about which it has publicly warned. Victims end up on platforms that promise high investment returns through online advertisements, in which Dutch celebrities are often abused. As a first step, they are asked to transfer a relatively small amount to a Dutch bank account number. Afterwards, this turns out to be an account number of a charity, without the organization in question being involved in any way or being aware of it. Subsequently, so-called 'investment advisers' try to persuade victims by telephone to transfer larger amounts to foreign accounts. Sometimes you are asked to install screen takeover software or to provide identity information.

We would like to emphasize that we as AVL Foundation are in no way involved in this fraud. If you are approached with a request to share data or transfer money, do not respond.

What can you do in case of fraud?

For victims of this form of scam, we also advise you to contact your own bank and the Fraud Help Desk (www.fraudehelpdesk.nl), which can refer you to the appropriate authorities, such as the police or the Central Identity Fraud Hotline.