Loses a thousand euros while trying to unlock a bank card. Victim files complaint with the PJ
Correio da Manhã27 August 2026 at 13:34
A man lost thousands of euros after falling victim to a phone scam, after receiving a call from a fake employee of Caixa Geral de Depósitos who tried to convince him to unlock his bank card. The victim ended up providing personal and financial data to the scammers, resulting in the fraudulent transfer of a significant amount. The case was reported to the Judicial Police for investigation.
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