The government reported that efforts to combat social security fraud saved 76.5 million euros during the first eight months of 2026. Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho stated that the savings resulted from improved data cross-referencing, automation, and the implementation of proof-of-life (prova de vida) checks to identify irregularities.
Anti-fraud measures save 76.5 million euros in social security
Wednesday, 26 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The proof-of-life (prova de vida) is a periodic verification process used by the Social Security system to confirm that a beneficiary is still alive and eligible to receive payments. This measure helps prevent fraud by ensuring that pensions or other benefits are not paid to deceased individuals.
