The Portuguese Banking Association (Associação Portuguesa de Bancos or APB) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent phone calls where individuals falsely claim to be bank employees. Scammers are using spoofing techniques to mimic official numbers and request personal data, bank credentials, or authentication codes. The APB advises the public not to provide sensitive information over the phone.
Banking association warns of fraudulent phone scams
Wednesday, 26 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The APB (Associação Portuguesa de Bancos) is the Portuguese Banking Association, a professional organization representing the interests of banks operating in Portugal. It issues warnings to the public when it detects fraudulent activities, such as phishing attempts where scammers impersonate the association to steal sensitive contact information.
