The Attorney General's Office (Procuradoria-Geral da República or PGR) has issued a warning regarding a phone scam targeting users of the PayPal payment application. Scammers, speaking in English, contact victims claiming suspicious transactions have occurred to steal personal credentials or trick them into making payments. The PGR advises the public to avoid sharing information or installing software suggested by unknown callers.
Authorities warn of fake PayPal phone scams
Monday, 22 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Ministério Público (Public Prosecution Service) is Portugal's independent state prosecution body, responsible for leading criminal investigations, bringing charges, and representing the public interest in court.
The MP operates autonomously from the government and the police, though it directs criminal investigations carried out by the Polícia Judiciária, PSP, and GNR. It is led by the Procurador-Geral da República (Attorney General), who is appointed by the President on the government's proposal.
The MP gets involved in high-profile cases including corruption, financial crime, and incidents of potential institutional negligence. It also defends the legality of government actions and protects citizens' fundamental rights through the courts.
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