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    How do you report a scam message in Finland?

    Where to report scam texts, calls and emails.

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    Short answer

    The National Cyber Security Centre Finland, NCSC-FI, at Traficom collects reports of phishing and scam attempts. You can use the report form on its website, as a private person or anonymously, or send a free-form email to [email protected]. If you already paid money or gave out bank codes or card details, contact your bank immediately and file a police report. Fast reporting can stop the same scam reaching others.

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    Why

    1. The NCSC-FI report page lets you report as an individual or leave an anonymous tip.
    2. NCSC-FI also accepts free-form reports by email to [email protected].
    3. It advises victims to contact their bank at once and file a police report.

    Details

    NCSC-FI says it never asks for personal identity codes, online banking codes or passwords by phone or email. Calls claiming to be from NCSC-FI and asking for these are scams.

    Tip

    Take a screenshot of the message before you delete it. It helps with the report.

    What may differ

    Foreign visitors can also report a crime online to the Finnish police if they were scammed while in Finland.

    Common misconception

    Reporting a single scam text is pointless.

    What actually happens

    NCSC-FI asks people to report even single messages. Early reports can prevent new victims.

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    Sources

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