Latest news and stories about online fraud in Portugal for expats and residents.
Despite its undeniable importance, will cybersecurity continue to be undervalued because it is expensive and difficult, or is it just a matter of organisational culture?
Victims first receive a message about payment of a fine. A 'Pay online' button then directs them to a fraudulent webpage.
Three victims of online scams have filed criminal complaints at the Judicial Police's headquarters in Lisbon.
A 38-year-old man was the subject of a European Arrest Warrant.
A Romanian man was arrested.
As of October 2025, GNR has recorded 2,856 cases of online fraud through applications for immediate money transfers, warning of the risks of fraud and scams associated with Black Friday.
The GNR has reported a significant rise in online fraud cases and is cautioning consumers about potential scams during the Black Friday shopping period.
The GNR reported 2,856 cases of online fraud involving the use of applications for immediate money transfers up to October 31, as stated in a note from the Guard to mark the 'Safe Commerce 2025' operation.
