Bank of Finland warns of scam calls using its name
The Bank of Finland says scammers have been calling in its name. It does not ask people by phone for banking credentials, passwords, personal banking details or money transfers.
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The Bank of Finland warned on 10 November 2026 that scammers have been making calls in its name. The central bank said it does not provide banking services to private individuals and never asks by phone for online banking credentials, passwords or other personal banking information, or for payments or money transfers.
The bank advised people to end suspected scam calls immediately and not share personal or banking information. It said the calls may come from foreign phone numbers.
Anyone who has fallen victim to a scam should contact the police, the bank said.
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