Scam attempts via SMS - be careful

Have you received a text message that appears to be from NAV saying that you have received a new message from NAV? Be alert, it may be a scam.

What to do if you are not sure whether NAV is the sender of the information you received? NAV warns and advises.

• You are not sure whether the SMS or e-mail you received really comes from NAV? Don't click the link. go to  nav.no  and log in there. Then you can be safe. The best protection against fraud is to never provide personal information unless you are logged into the site nav.no.
• Have you already provided information about account numbers, security codes, credit card numbers or passports/driving licenses? Block cards and bank accounts as quickly as possible.
• Have you received suspicious text messages or emails that appear to be sent from NAV? Then you should  report to NAV .

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Here are more tips

• Take a close look at the text messages and emails you receive. Make a critical assessment, check the sender and consider whether it may be legitimate. Healthy skepticism is never bad.
• Compare the email address with your previous real emails. Pay particular attention to false sender addresses, bad language and spelling errors. Criminals are getting better at creating fake emails and text messages.
• Be especially careful if you are asked for sensitive information such as account numbers or security codes in a text or email message.
• Don't open attachments from strangers and don't click links uncritically. Enter web addresses yourself in the browser.

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Source: NAV

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