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Portugal
Portugal reports fraud through the Polícia Judiciária and market regulators.
+44 7886 080951
Local helpline
24%
Recovery success rate
EUR (€)
Local currency
CMVM, Banco de Portugal, PJ
Regulatory bodies
Time limits in Portugal: Civil damages generally 3 years from knowledge (Art. 498 Civil Code). Acting early materially improves recovery odds.
How we help you act in Portugal
- 01Contact Patterdale Recovery first for a free, confidential assessment.
- 02We help you secure your accounts and stop any further losses.
- 03We gather and organise your evidence: emails, screenshots and transaction records.
- 04We handle the approach to banks, CMVM and, where it helps the recovery, local authorities on your behalf.
- 05We set out a clear plan and the fees that apply to your case before any work begins.
Where to report fraud in Portugal
Filing an official report strengthens your case and can help freeze funds. These are the relevant authorities - we can prepare and submit the paperwork with you.
National reporting portal
Polícia JudiciáriaPolice (non-emergency)
112 (emergency) · local PSP/GNR
Scammed in Portugal? Get a free case review
We have a 24% success rate for cases in Portugal. Tell us what happened and we will set out your options - no obligation.
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