🇵🇹 Portugal Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Portugal. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Portugal, newcomers such as visa applicants, families, students, and workers are often targeted by agents who overcharge for essential services like document translation, notarisation, or apostille. These agents may…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Portugal, travelers should be aware of scams involving fake border or airport assistance fees. Scammers often impersonate airport personnel, immigration officials, or travel agents to deceive newcomers. They may…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Portugal, a growing concern involves fraudsters offering fake university admissions or scholarship letters to unsuspecting students and their families. These scams often come from unofficial agents who promise easy…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
Scammers are increasingly targeting newcomers in Portugal with rental scams that involve requesting a deposit before any property viewing or contract signing. Typically, these fraudsters advertise fake apartments on…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Portugal, job seekers are increasingly targeted by a scam involving fake job offers coupled with demands for payment related to work permits. Fraudsters typically present enticing job opportunities, especially in…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Portugal, a prevalent scam involves fake visa agents who claim they can secure guaranteed approval for various immigration documents, including visas, residence permits, and work permits. These scammers often…
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