One in four Norwegians has been scammed online
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Many Norwegians shop online, but not everyone is safe. According to a new report from NTB Kommunikasjon, one in four Norwegians has been defrauded in online shopping. This means that fraud is a common problem in Norway.
Telenor has also released figures on online threats. In the third quarter of 2026, the company's security filters blocked more than 913 million unsafe websites, fraudulent advertisements and other dangers. The filters thus stop many fraud attempts before customers ever see them. The figure shows how large the volume of fake websites and advertisements is.
Online fraud can take various forms. Some fake online shops sell goods that are never delivered, while others try to obtain personal information or banking details. Fraudulent advertisements can look like genuine advertisements from well-known companies. It is therefore important to be alert when shopping online.
The new figures show that online shopping is popular in Norway, but also that the risk is high. Many Norwegians have experienced fraud, and security filters block large amounts of dangerous content every day. It is therefore important to know the common methods of fraud and to be critical when shopping online.
Sources: NTB Kommunikasjon
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