The National Communications Authority (Anacom) has issued a warning regarding a surge in fraudulent phone calls where callers falsely identify themselves as agency enforcement agents. The regulator has received over 180 complaints since May 25th regarding these deceptive contacts.
Anacom warns of fraudulent calls using its name
Monday, 8 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
ANACOM is Portugal's national regulator for communications (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações). It supervises telecoms, internet, radio and postal services, handles consumer complaints and can fine providers; after Storm Kristin it warned fixed-network problems in affected regions may persist until mid‑June. Those with ongoing phone or internet outages should first report them to their provider and can escalate unresolved complaints to ANACOM.
