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Digital Security

Protect yourself from fraud and online threats

Digital security is about protecting yourself and your information online. Here you will find guides on how to use BankID safely, recognize fraud and phishing, and create secure passwords.

Did you know? Every day, Norwegians are scammed for millions of kroner online. Most fraud attempts are easy to spot if you know what to look for.

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Important warning signs of fraud

They ask for personal information (password, BankID, national ID number)
It's very urgent and you must act NOW
You have "won" something you didn't enter
Offers that seem too good to be true
Spelling mistakes and poor language in messages
Links that look strange

Have you been scammed?

If you think you have been the victim of fraud, do this immediately:

1Call your bank and block card/account
2Report to police at politiet.no
3Change passwords on all important accounts
4Contact NorSIS for ID theft advice at 40 00 58 99

Frequently asked questions about security

What is BankID and how does it work?

BankID is an electronic ID used to log in to public services and online banking in Norway. You get BankID through your bank.

How do I recognize scam messages?

Scam messages are characterized by asking for personal information, creating urgency, containing spelling errors, and having strange links.

What is phishing?

Phishing is fraud where criminals pretend to be legitimate businesses to trick you into giving up personal information.

How do I create a secure password?

A secure password is at least 12 characters with upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Don't use the same password multiple places.

What do I do if I've been scammed?

Call your bank, report to police, change passwords and contact ID theft help.

Is it safe to use public WiFi?

Avoid online banking on public WiFi. Use mobile data for sensitive tasks.

Related guides

Other services that require secure login

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Last updated: February 2026