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Fact Check: Investment platform drives hundreds to ruin

A large-scale investment scam is operating in Portugal, resulting in victims losing significant sums, in some cases exceeding 100,000 euros of life savings. The scam uses an online investment platform to defraud users.

Why it mattersIf you are considering online investment opportunities, be aware that fraudulent platforms are actively targeting residents in Portugal to steal life savings; always verify the legitimacy of any financial service with the CMVM (Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários) before investing.

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