Money & ATM Scams in Lisbon

ATM Card Skimming in Baixa

Skimming devices are fitted to ATMs on and around Rua Augusta and Rua do Ouro in the Baixa shopping district, as well as at standalone machines near Alfama viewpoints. Criminals attach thin overlay readers to the card slot and a pinhole camera above the keypad to capture both card data and PIN simultaneously. Victims typically only discover the fraud after returning home and noticing unauthorised withdrawals. Portuguese banks report a seasonal spike in ATM fraud complaints during the summer tourist peak.