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Two in every three Portuguese people were targeted by financial fraud attempts. Meet the most common "theft tricks"
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Two in every three Portuguese people were targeted by financial fraud attempts. Meet the most common "theft tricks"

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 14:53

Two in every three Portuguese people were targeted by financial fraud attempts, according to a new study on digital financial literacy in Portugal.

The conclusion comes from the Digital Financial Literacy Barometer from Doutor Finanças, which was conducted by the Centro de Estudos Aplicados da Católica-Lisbon.

The study assesses the preparation of Portuguese people to manage money in an increasingly digital context, where financial frauds have become more frequent.

The article also mentions the most common "theft tricks," although the specific details about these methods were not fully presented in the available excerpt.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers are directly affected, since the vast majority have already been targeted by fraud attempts. This data comes in the context of the growing digitalization of financial services, highlighting the need for greater awareness about common online scams. The information allows readers to recognize the most commonly used tricks and take precautions.

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