The Police Unit for Criminal Record Checks and Police Certificates has received reports of attempted fraud where residents have been called from the unit’s phone number, 40 40 15 50. In one instance, the caller impersonated someone from Økokrim (the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime), while in another case, they claimed to be calling from Bank Norwegian.
Published today at 13:13 | By: Finnmark Police District | News Ann-Karin Dahl Næss, the head of the unit, urges residents to be vigilant if they receive a call from 40 40 15 50, as it may not be from the police.
Our IT service is actively working on the matter, and we will do our utmost to prevent such incidents. However, ultimately, it is your own awareness that is crucial.
Tips:
- Do not share BankID, passwords, or sensitive personal information, regardless of who is asking.
- Be cautious of those who use fear, curiosity, uncertainty, love, investments, or money to obtain information from you.