Norweigan police warn of new scam aimed at the elderly
Multiple elderly people have called the police and reported fraud attempts. The fraudsters claimed they were the police. “A person called and asked for account…
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Norwegian police warn public against scammers pretending to be police officers: “Fraud”
The Southeastern Police District has received several reports from people who have been called by people pretending to be police officers. “This is an attempt…
New Norwegian parliament plagued by old housing scandal: Here’s what you need to know
Just months after winning a landmark election, and weeks after forming a government coalition, the new Større-led government is in trouble. President of the Storting,…
DNB warns clients: “Criminals are getting craftier, watch out for new kinds of fraud”
Several have recently received reports of fraud of new kinds. Some are even called by scammers who pretend to be police. DNB warns. “Criminals are…
Økokrim believes there is an increase in the number of frauds in Norway as a result of the corona crisis
The corona pandemic has probably been a catalyst for increased levels of fraud aimed at private individuals. This type of fraud will likely be a…
Norway’s Tax Authority warns against email fraud: “Scammers are pretending to be us”
Scammers are once again trying to deceive Norwegians by pretending to be the Tax Administration. This year, they are contacting people with claims of unpaid…
Men suspected of largest fraud in Norway’s history can be extradited from Israel, court rules
Two of the men accused of having tricked the top manager in Edison Norway into paying them around NOK 150 million can be extradited from…
Police warn of fraud against the Polish in Oslo
Several Poles in Oslo have received death threats over the telephone recently and told to put money and valuables outside their homes, according to police….
Tips on how to avoid ID theft
ID theft is on the rise in Norway, how to avoid it? About 150,000 Norwegians are annually affected by ID theft. The perpetrators use this…
Need not repay loans after ID theft
Several Norwegians need not repay loans due to ID theft Several recent verdicts have established that victims of stolen identity are not liable for bank…
Seizures of DNP in operation OPSON
Several seizures of the lethal drug DNP in operation OPSON The Norwegian Customs Administration has seized nine consignments with the potentially lethal drug Dinitrophenol (DNP)…
Woman to prison for fraud with bunads
Woman sentenced to prison for fraud with bunadsA 30-year-old woman has been sentenced to 55 days’ imprisonment for fraud after selling bunads that she never made – or delivered – to her customers. The asking price for each of the hand embroidered traditional Norwegian costumes where tens of thousands of Norwegian kroner.
DNB customers exposed to fraud
Scammers attempted to drain 26,000 DNB bank cards for small krone amounts. According to the bank, no one had suffered financial losses. ‘’We can confirm…
Keshvari charged with serious threats
Keshvari charged with Serious threats Member of the Norwegian Parliament, Mazyar Keshvari, was arrested and charged with serious threats this weekend. “It is very serious,”…
Identity thief charged with fraud for millions
A 28 year-old man was charged with fraud after using 47 different people’s identities to order goods and services online. The orders he made had…
Keshvari (Frp) who stands accused of fraud is questioned by police
Progress Party politician Mazyar Keshvari was questioned on Friday at the police.He is charged with gross fraud in connection with the submission of travel expenses….
Keshvari admits to fake travel expenses
Keshvari admits to and apologises for fake travel expenses Mazyar Keshvari (Progress Party) has, according to Aftenposten, delivered a number of undocumented travel bills. He…
Four out of ten companies exposed to fraud last year
Nearly 40% of Norwegian companies were exposed to information security fraud in 2017 according to a new survey. The business safety council presented its…
Hospital employee charged with theft of patient ID’s
Hospital employee charged with theft of patient ID’s A female hospital employee at Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital in Oslo is charged with tens of attempted and…
Man already charged with fraud suspected of new festival pass scam
A 23-year-old man from Sandes is being investigated for the sale of (10-20) fake festival passes. He has previously been convicted of the same type…
