Warnings Issued Against Phishing Scams Targeting Norwegian Taxpayers

The Norwegian Tax Administration urges taxpayers to exercise caution against falling victim to phishing scams targeting sensitive personal information and bank details.

Stern Warning Against Fraudulent Attempts

The tax authority emphasizes that it will never ask for credit card information, security codes, invoices, or account numbers via text message or email. Regrettably, scammers often pretend to be the Norwegian Tax Administration and send fraudulent communications with the aim of obtaining sensitive information.

Recommendations to Avoid Fraudulent Schemes

To safeguard against these schemes, taxpayers are advised to log in through either skatteetaten.no or altinn.no for all electronic communications concerning tax matters.

Steps to Take if Targeted by Fraud

1. Do not disclose any information requested or reply to suspicious text messages or emails.
2. Avoid clicking on any links or attachments in such communications and delete the email instead.
3. If sensitive information, such as card and code information, has been accidentally disclosed, cancel the card and account immediately.
4. Suspicious text messages or emails must be forwarded to email@tax.no to help the tax administration discover new variants of fraud more effectively.

Legitimate Communications with the Norwegian Tax Administration

The Norwegian Tax Administration takes a firm stance against such fraud attempts and has filed numerous police reports. In legitimate electronic communications regarding sensitive personal information, the tax authority only requests such information when logged into skatteetaten.no or altinn.no.

Tips for Preventing Fraud

1. Exercise healthy skepticism when receiving text messages or emails.
2. Assess communication and sender thoroughly, ensuring legitimacy.
3. Closely examine email addresses for any errors or inconsistencies.
4. Be cautious when providing sensitive information via text message or email.
5. Double-check with the correct sender or contact the Norwegian Tax Administration directly at 800 80 000 for any uncertainty.

Recognized Fraud Attempts

For a comprehensive list of known fraud attempts and their variants, please review this webpage.