SNS 24 alerts citizens about fraudulent text messages using their name to request undue payments. Messages include links and outstanding payment requests, but SNS 24 clarifies that it never sends payment requests.
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24/10/2026
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O National Health Service issued an alert for fraudulent text messages (SMS) that are circulating and misused the name of the public body.
“ They've been circulating SMS with fake websites that go through SNS 24 and ask for undue payments. We remember that SNS 24 never sends payment requests and provides free information and services only on official channels: Portal, Line (808 24 24 24), App and SNS 24 counters“, advance the SNS 24, an alert released on social networks.
In the publication, the National Health Service shows the type of messages that are circulating. Some report that they have an “emergency debt payment” and that they have “5 days to make the payment”, a message accompanied by a link. Others immediately send a value and the data for payment.
In either case, don't be fooled. SNS 24 indicates that you should always check the link as your official address is sns24.gov.pt “and just this one.”.
“ If in doubt, call SNS 24 or email to “, add. “Don’t trust!”