nuSep 22, 2026, 10:08

NPO warns of fake emails requesting audition videos for youth series

The NPO has alerted the public to a phishing scheme where scammers posing as broadcasters request inappropriate audition tapes from children. The fraudulent emails involve a fake series called Nina's Zomer and contain scripts featuring sexual content, leading the NPO to involve the police.

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails targeting children and young adults. These messages falsely claim to be from NPO and its youth channel, NPO Zapp, inviting recipients to audition for a fictional series titled Nina's Zomer. An individual posing as a staff member asks interested parties to submit an audition tape based on a provided script, which inappropriately includes descriptions of sexual acts.

The scam came to light after observant parents reported the suspicious emails to NPO Zapp, prompting a swift response from the broadcaster. NPO has expressed shock at the nature of the solicitation and has formally reported the incident to the police. Authorities and the NPO are now urging anyone who has received these messages to ignore them entirely and to contact local law enforcement to help prevent further exploitation of minors.

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

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