How to report a crypto scam in the Netherlands
Act fast. Call your Dutch bank's fraud desk immediately to try to freeze or recall the transfer, then call the Fraudehelpdesk and file a police aangifte.
Report online — the fastest step
Call the Fraudehelpdesk first (088-786 7372 or its 24/7 online form) — it triages and routes you to police and your bank. Then file the police report (aangifte) online at politie.nl, which requires DigiD; without it, report in person at a station.
Fraudehelpdesk: 088-786 7372 (from abroad +31 88 786 7372). Police: 0900-8844; emergency 112.
Who to report to in the Netherlands
- •Fraudehelpdesk — national anti-fraud hotline; triages & routes you; 088-786 7372.
- •Politie — file the aangifte online (needs DigiD) or in person; 0900-8844.
- •AFM — the warnings list of fraudulent investment/crypto platforms & boiler rooms.
- •Slachtofferhulp Nederland — victim support; 0900-0101.
Check before you pay
Check the platform on the AFM warnings list — the AFM publishes fresh batches of fake crypto and boiler-room platforms regularly. If it's listed (or not authorised), treat it as a scam.
AFM — warnings (waarschuwingen) →Where to get help & support
- •Fraudehelpdesk — 088-786 7372; triage & guidance (only trust this exact number).
- •Slachtofferhulp Nederland — 0900-0101; victim support.
Do this right now
- •Stop all contact and send no more money — including "fees" or "taxes" to withdraw.
- •Call your Dutch bank's fraud desk immediately to try to freeze or recall the transfer.
- •Preserve evidence: screenshots, wallet addresses, transaction hashes, the scam website or app.
- •Report the scam wallet address on Chainabuse.
Netherlands-specific things to know
- •Call the Fraudehelpdesk first (088-786 7372 or online form) — it triages, advises and routes you; scammers impersonate this number, so only trust that exact number and the fraudehelpdesk.nl form.
- •File the police aangifte online at politie.nl (needs DigiD); gather the counterparty's IBAN, emails, ad/URL, amounts and payment method first.
- •Check the platform on the AFM warnings list; the AFM published fresh fake-crypto/boiler-room warnings as recently as 2026.
- •Time-critical: call your Dutch bank's fraud desk immediately to try to freeze/recall before filing.
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