The Cybercrime Team Warns of a Suspicious Flyer on Bonaire.
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force warns the population of Bonaire of a suspicious flyer currently circulating on the island. The flyer contains the title “Security Survey” and a QR code, as seen in the image.
Do not scan the QR code
The origin of the flyer is currently unknown. It cannot be ruled out that scanning the QR code can lead to the download of malware or other malicious software. It is also possible that the code is used to collect personal data or to prepare criminal activities.
Have you already scanned the QR code?
Then look out for the following signs:
- Unknown apps that suddenly appear on your phone
- Pop-ups or advertisements that you didn’t get before
- A noticeably slower phone
- Unusual battery or data usage
- Websites or apps that open automatically
- Notifications of login attempts to your accounts
- Changes to settings or passwords without your permission
What can you do if you notice these signs?
- Temporarily put your device on airplane mode
- Install a reliable antivirus app
- Remove the unknown app
- Change the passwords of important accounts
- Contact an IT specialist or report to the police
Report suspicious situations directly to the police
Do you have information about its origin? Then contact the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force via telephone number 715-8000. If the flyer appears to come from a legitimate source, we urgently request the responsible party to report to the authorities. Stay alert and share this message with your environment. Together, we ensure a safe community.
