PGR warns of tax authority phishing scams
The Prosecutor-General's Office (Procuradoria-Geral da República or PGR) has issued a warning regarding a new wave of cyber fraud targeting taxpayers. Criminals are sending mass messages via WhatsApp and email falsely claiming that recipients have outstanding debts to the Tax Authority (Autoridade Tributária or AT). Authorities advise citizens to be cautious of these fraudulent requests for payment.
The Attorney General's Office is Portugal's public prosecution service, the Procuradoria‑Geral da República (PGR), which leads criminal prosecutions and issues official legal warnings, including through specialised units such as its Cybercrime Office. The PGR recently warned about email scams targeting banking details, so residents should treat its alerts as primary sources of official cybersecurity guidance.
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