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Scam Victims Leave Gold in Forest in Growing Norwegian Fraud

Bloomberg Markets·October 22, 2026·1 min read

Scammers in one of the world's richest countries have a brazen new tactic: persuading people to hide gold in forests and other public places so it can be collected for safekeeping. The growing Norwegian fraud preys on victims' trust, convincing them to stash valuables outdoors before thieves retrieve the gold.

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