Rental fraud news in Portugal

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The Public Security Police recorded 4,553 cases of rental fraud over the last three years, issuing a warning to the public to adopt safety measures.

RTP Notícias22 Apr

The PSP highlights that fraud has been increasingly prevalent due to digital evolution, with methods that are not easily detectable.

Correio da Manhã22 Apr

A man was arrested at Lisbon airport for leading a rental fraud scheme for two years. He is suspected of 26 crimes, targeting vulnerable people.

Expresso20 Apr

The accused explained that “everything started with a doubt.”

Correio da Manhã2 Dec

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