Never give your bank ID or password to anyone
The Governor has received inquiries about fraud of people in Longyearbyen. You should never give your bank ID or password to the police or other actors who call you.
Recently, the Governor has received inquiries and reports of fraud of people in Longyearbyen. The fraudster's motive is to obtain personal information, Bank ID and password in order to empty your bank account.
There are no cases where you must provide your bank ID or password to the police or other actors who call you. Are you unsure whether it is the bank or police officers who are calling? Hang up and call them on central numbers that you get from their website.
Contact the Sysselmesteren on phone 02800 or by email to postmottaksysselmesteren@politiet.no if in doubt.
PS: It is not dangerous to take the call, but do not provide information.