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Why Norwegians are buying gold and leaving it in forests

A gold investment scam in Norway has prompted banks to warn customers after victims were allegedly persuaded to buy gold and leave it in forests, believing it would be kept safe as its value increased. Finans Norge says cases have been reported around Oslo and in Bergen, as authorities and banks step up efforts to raise awareness about financial fraud.

23 Oct 2026 11:17 pm