Portugal sees increase in cybercrime cases in 2023


LISBON, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Portugal saw a 37 percent increase in cybercrime complaints in 2023, with nearly 3,000 cases reported, according to a report published by the Attorney General's Office (PGR) on Thursday.

Common scams involved "hello mom, hello dad" messages and fraudulent debt collections targeting businesses, the report said.

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