Warning about the misuse of Finanstilsynet’s name
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Finanstilsynet has recently become aware of several cases of fraud in which Finanstilsynet’s name and the names of employees have been misused in connection with alleged loan transactions between group companies. So far, this has applied to transactions between Norwegian companies and their foreign subsidiaries.
In these cases, fraudsters pose as representatives of Finanstilsynet or falsely claim Finanstilsynet’s involvement in order to lend credibility to transactions that are in fact attempts at fraud.
Finanstilsynet emphasises that it does not participate in, approve or facilitate loan agreements between private individuals or within groups of companies. Any such reference to Finanstilsynet is therefore to be regarded as misleading. Companies and individuals that receive enquiries of this nature are urged to exercise particular caution and to verify the information through official contact points.