GNR alerts drivers: scammers simulate accidents and demand money
Incidents

GNR alerts drivers: scammers simulate accidents and demand money

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 18:05

GNR issued an alert this Friday about the increase in so-called "false accidents," a fraudulent scheme in which scammers simulate traffic accidents to demand money from victims. The method has become increasingly sophisticated.

The scheme has already caused losses exceeding 72,000 euros in the first six months of 2026. This figure is particularly concerning because it is very close to the 77,480 euros recorded throughout the previous year, which suggests a significant worsening of the situation.

GNR issued this alert to warn drivers to be vigilant and avoid falling for this type of scam. The authorities recommend caution to all motorists who may be approached in these situations.

Related articles

Incidents

Strike at train bars starting Monday

The bars on Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains will be on strike starting Monday. The company Itau, the concessionaire for the meal service on these trains, is accused by the union of not complying with the Company Agreement and of cutting workers' meal allowances.

Observador28/08/26, 19:53
Incidents

Speed, illegal races and accidents: Cascais residents launch petition for safety on the Marginal

Residents of the Bairro Almirante Nunes da Mata neighborhood, in Cascais, launched a petition for safety on Avenida Marginal, which connects Lisbon to Cascais, already with more than 1,700 signatures in two weeks. The residents demand greater police enforcement, installation of speed cameras and heavier fines due to excessive speed, illegal races, noise and successive accidents, including fatal ones, problems that have been dragging on for years. The residents are collecting data on speeds practiced on the road, reaching 220 km/h, and are considering directing the petition to the Assembly of the Republic.

O Cascalense28/08/26, 19:50
Incidents

Eleven migrants to be deported from Ceuta after ambush that ended in attacks on military

Eleven migrants are to be deported from Ceuta after an ambush in which a group waited for a vehicle to pass through the area where they were to then attack a military patrol, resulting in attacks on the military.

CNN Portugal28/08/26, 19:36
Incidents

First Alert Dispatch — Faro, Silves, São Bartolomeu de Messines

A first alert dispatch was issued for a wildfire in the municipalities of Faro, Silves, and São Bartolomeu de Messines. The fire mobilized 10 personnel, supported by 2 ground resources, with no aerial resources deployed at the time of the dispatch.

Fogos.pt — Incêndios ativos28/08/26, 19:35