As winter approaches, a new wave of scams has emerged in Belgium, prompting authorities to urge victims to claim their losses. In the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, a phantom garage scam has affected approximately twenty individuals, with many reporting that everything seemed legitimate at first. Additionally, in Bobigny, France, allegations of organized theft have surfaced, with reports indicating that at least 18 million euros may have been embezzled from the former HLM office. These incidents highlight the increasing prevalence of scams targeting unsuspecting citizens across both countries.