haarlemsdagbladMay 16, 2026, 07:55

Bernard (81) loses thousands of euros to sophisticated new bank scam: 'I’m deeply ashamed'

An 81-year-old man named Bernard lost thousands of euros to sophisticated bank help desk fraud that utilizes AI and data leaks to impersonate bank staff. Data from ABN Amro reveals that scammers now use significantly more tools simultaneously to appear realistic, leading to increased financial losses for victims.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Apax becomes sole owner of Odido in multi-billion deal

Private equity firm Apax Partners is acquiring full ownership of the Dutch telecommunications company Odido in a deal reportedly valued at 6.5 billion euros. The transaction is pending regulatory approval and follows the firm's previous joint purchase of the company in 2021.

Police and Public Prosecution Service will not launch investigation into Albert Heijn cyber incident

Dutch authorities will not launch a criminal investigation into the Albert Heijn cybersecurity incident because no sensitive customer data was stolen. Despite the lack of an official investigation, the supermarket chain continues to experience service disruptions and is working to restore its digital systems.

Supermarkets benefit from AH incident but wish competitor well

Albert Heijn is experiencing major technical disruptions that have halted online deliveries and caused supply issues nationwide, prompting customers to flock to rival supermarkets. While competitors report increased traffic and sales, industry officials stress that the national food supply remains stable and secure.

Albert Heijn will not be delivering groceries for the rest of the week

Albert Heijn has suspended its grocery delivery services for the rest of the week due to ongoing technical issues from a recent cybersecurity incident. However, the supermarket chain confirmed that its physical stores are now being fully restocked and are operating normally across the country.

Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished

Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers are now restarting and some fresh produce supplies are being replenished, the company's website and app remain unavailable, and online orders are currently suspended.