Phishing emails in Portugal. Credit: Pexels, Ivan Samkov
The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) has issued an urgent warning to the public about a phishing scam targeting drivers in Portugal.
Fraudulent emails are being circulated under the guise of ANSR and the Agency for Administrative Modernisation (AMA), claiming to notify recipients of motoring violations and directing them to follow a link to pay fines.
This is a phishing attack designed to steal sensitive information, such as personal data or banking details.
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ANSR has confirmed that all legitimate traffic offence notifications are sent by post, not via email. Any electronic communication claiming to issue such fines should be treated as fraudulent.
How to protect yourself from fraudulent emails
Do not click on links in suspicious emails.
Do not make payments via email links, even if they appear official.
Verify the legitimacy of any notification by directly contacting ANSR or AMA through their official websites.
Report any suspicious emails to ANSR and/or AMA
Regularly check your email security settings to block potential phishing attempts.
In their official statement, ANSR emphasised that “you should not access the link in these emails or make any payment.”
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