Online Scams in Norway: Complete Guide 2026
Norway's Kripos (National Criminal Investigation Service) reports that cybercrime and digital fraud are the fastest-growing crime categories. The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) handled thousands of cybersecurity incidents in 2025. Norway's high average income, widespread digital adoption, and trust-based social culture make Norwegians lucrative targets.
BankID Fraud
Like neighboring Sweden, Norway relies on BankID for digital identity verification. Scammers use the same technique: calling victims pretending to be bank security, requesting BankID verification that actually authorizes the scammer's access to the victim's account.
BankID fraud in Norway has been so prevalent that authorities have launched major awareness campaigns. The rule is absolute: never use BankID when someone contacts you. Initiate all identity verification yourself through channels you trust.
Vipps Scams
Vipps, Norway's dominant mobile payment app (used by over 4 million Norwegians), faces marketplace fraud similar to Sweden's Swish. Fake Vipps payment confirmations, requests for Vipps payments to "verify" listings on FINN.no, and Vipps phishing messages are common.
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"Hei! Jeg har sendt betaling via Vipps for annonsen din på FINN. Kan du sjekke om du har mottatt beløpet? Hvis ikke, klikk her for å godkjenne: [phishing link]" — (Hi! I've sent payment via Vipps for your FINN listing. Can you check if you received it? If not, click here to approve.) — A fake buyer scam on FINN.no.
Posten and Delivery Scams
Posten Norge and Bring delivery scam messages follow the Nordic pattern. "Pakken din venter — betal tollavgift" (Your package is waiting — pay customs fee) texts link to phishing pages. Verify at posten.no.
Skatteetaten (Tax Authority) Scams
Fake messages from Skatteetaten promising tax refunds peak during the spring tax settlement. The Skatteetaten never sends refund links via email or SMS. Access your skattemelding at skatteetaten.no through Altinn.
Oil and Investment Scams
Norway's wealth (through the Government Pension Fund and high individual savings) makes Norwegians targets for investment fraud. Fake trading platforms, cryptocurrency scams, and fraudulent oil/energy investments are promoted through social media and cold calls.
Reporting Scams in Norway
- Police: 02800 (non-emergency) or politiet.no — file an anmeldelse online
- NorSIS: norsis.no — Norwegian Centre for Information Security
- Forbrukerrådet: Consumer Council — forbrukerradet.no
- Finanstilsynet: Financial Supervisory Authority — for investment fraud
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