Fraudulent work offers


The Norwegian immigration authorities have recently seen an increase in scams targeting individuals applying for temporary work permits in Norway. Scammers falsely claim they can secure jobs, often demanding payment in exchange for fraudulent work offers.

Please stay alert and always confirm with the employer before trusting an agent

We encourage applicants to exercise caution and always obtain confirmation directly from the employer before choosing to trust an agent.

The Norwegian immigration authorities do not offer services to formally verify the authenticity of a work permit, or a job offer. If you wish to apply for a work permit in Norway, be aware that you will personally bear the responsibility of submitting genuine documents. This also applies if you use an agent. Penalties may arise from submitting fraudulent documents or falling victim to a scam when applying for residency or visa to Norway. If an applicant submits forged job offers or other types of forged documentation, one can face a 5-year entry ban to the Schengen area.

Below are recent examples of companies used in fraudulent work offers. We have received this information after contacting the employers. These companies have nothing to do with the scam. Some of the companies do not exist.

Please note that this list is not complete. Even if your employer is not on the list, it does not mean that the job offer is genuine.

To learn about how to spot fraudulent job offers you can read more on the website for European Employment Services (EURES) (external website).

Examples of companies that have been misused in connection with fraudulent work offers

Adecco                                        

Amazon Data Services Norway       

ASKO                                                   

ASKUR AS                                          

Bama                                                 

Burfjord Fiskemottak                         

Byggmakker Handel            

Byggmester Stuevold                       

Circle K                                             

Coop Norge                                      

Delige Behov                                       

Diakonhjemmet               

Dreamline Yachts         

Expedinor AS                                       

Finnmark Kystfiske                             

Fjordane Avløysaring                        

Fjåk butikken                                     

Hofseth                                              

ISS Facility Services                            

Jarle Berg og sønner Invest                                                              

Lofoten Fish Export                          

Norsk Butikkdrift                               

North Personell                                 

ODA                                                 

O'Learys                   

PEAB                                                

Portnor                                              

PROVIMI LLC                                   

Sirevaag                                

Sjøtroll Havbruk AS                            

Skoda  

Sola Kristian                                         

Stavanger Ysteri                                 

Sydama AS                           

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