Warning: Altinn and ID-porten are misused in fraud attempts
People are currently experiencing a wave of scams via emails that look like they come from Altinn. Recipients are asked to click on a link that apparently leads to ID-porten. The purpose of the emails is probably to scam sensitive information or money.
The scam emails say that you must log in via ID-porten to "verify personal data in accordance with the new regulation on digital identity verification". This is not true, the emails are not from Altinn, and you must not click on the link.
There is always someone who tries to scam others online, via email, text messages or over the phone. The most important advice to avoid fraud is that you should never give out passwords, codes or other secret information – not even to the police or bank.
Here are some more, general tips to avoid being scammed.
These are common scam methods:
- Phone number misuse (spoofing): It may look like the scammer is calling from our help center, from the police or, for example, from the bank – in other words, someone you usually trust. The goal is to get you to give up private information such as passwords, codes, and personal information.
- Links in email or SMS (phishing): The scammer sends you a link that looks like it's from a business you trust. They do this to "fish" for information. The goal is to get you to click on the link and leave personal information, passwords and the like. Be critical. A link that leads you to a login or an online store may be a fake page, even if it looks genuine. Instead, look up the business yourself if you want to log in or visit an online store, bank or public agency.
- Scams on the internet and social media: Be wary when you come across online stores with unusually good deals. Before you shop on a website you are not familiar with, it is a good idea to do a search on the internet to check other people's experiences. And keep in mind that scams also happen on second-hand sites.
Tips and advice against fraud: Stop, think, check!
- Protect your passwords and passcodes. Do not share BankID, passwords or sensitive personal information – no matter who asks.
- Be critical of clicking on links you receive by email and SMS. Look up the website rather than using the link.
- Suspect that you are about to be the victim of a phone scam? Ask for the name of the person contacting you and end the call. Get in touch via the company's official channels. Scammers who get in touch often pretend to be from your bank or the police, and can fake phone numbers, email addresses and SMS.
- Be critical of people who use love relationships, investments, and money to connect with you. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is – and it can be a scam.
Are you a victim of fraud and ID theft?
You should contact the police, your bank and your insurance company if you are a victim of fraud.