Information about scam messages

Various scam messages are sent in the name of the National Enforcement Authority Finland, including by email and text messages. If you receive an unexpected contact, be cautious before taking any action. The content of scam messages varies, but they often urge you to act quickly and click on a link included in the message.

• The National Enforcement Authority Finland never asks for sensitive personal data, usernames or banking credentials by email or text message.

• Links included in messages should not be opened, and you should not log in through them.

• Always check and manage your enforcement matters in the electronic services of enforcement

• Always log in to the electronic services via the website of the National Enforcement Authority Finland. Type the address enforcement.fi into your browser’s address bar and access the electronic services via the link on the website.

• Download the Suomi.fi mobile application so that you can receive Suomi.fi Messages securely

If you have logged in using your online banking credentials via a web address included in a message, contact your bank immediately and inform them of the situation. After that, report the matter to the police.

Familiarise yourself with the operating instructions of the Suomi.fi service if you suspect that your personal data may have fallen into the wrong hands.

Use online services safely

The National Enforcement Authority Finland uses electronic services that can be accessed via our website ulosottolaitos.fi. Identification in the electronic services is carried out via the Suomi.fi service. Electronic services provide a secure way to manage enforcement matters online.