What scams should you watch out for in Denmark?
Typical scams and how to spot them.
Short answer
The most common scams in Denmark come as fake text messages, Messenger messages, emails and phone calls from people pretending to be a bank or an authority. Links and QR codes can lead to fake websites, and fake web shops can look almost exactly like real ones. Be especially careful when a message or call pushes you to act quickly. No real company or authority asks for your payment card details, your MitID, PIN codes or verification codes.
Why
- Time pressure is the classic sign of a scam.
- Links and QR codes can lead to fake websites.
- Scammers also pretend to be a relative in trouble.
Details
If you have already shared card or MitID details, block the card or MitID, call your bank to stop the transfer and report the misuse at politi.dk.
Tip
If you are pressed to transfer money or give personal details, hang up and call the bank or authority on its official number.
What may differ
Scam methods change quickly, and new types appear all the time.
Common misconception
A scam is easy to spot because it always looks unprofessional.
What actually happens
Fake web shops and messages can look almost exactly like the real thing, so check the sender and the web address.
People also ask
- What do I do if I have been scammed in Denmark?
- Is Copenhagen safe for tourists?
- How do I block my card in Denmark?
Sources
- Sikkerdigital.dk: Fake emails, messages and callsChecked at:
- Sikkerdigital.dk: How to spot a scamChecked at:
- Sikkerdigital.dk: Get help when the damage is doneChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.
Safety in DenmarkRelated questions
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What should you do after a traffic accident in Denmark?
If someone is injured or in danger, call 112 and ask for an ambulance or the police.
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What happens after you report a crime to the police in Denmark?
Once your report is registered, you get a receipt with a case number (journalnummer) in e-Boks or on borger.dk.
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Can victims of crime get compensation from the Danish state?
Erstatningsnævnet decides applications for state compensation for physical or psychological injury caused by a breach of the Danish Criminal Code.
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Where can victims of crime get help in Denmark?
Offerrådgivningen (Victim Support Denmark) gives free and anonymous counselling to victims, witnesses and relatives after crime, accidents and other traumatic events.