Received a credit card at home? GNR warns of new scam
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Received a credit card at home? GNR warns of new scam

SIC Notícias2 September 2026 at 08:13

The GNR is alerting citizens to a new type of scam related to credit cards. According to the police, scammers are sending credit cards to the victims' homes using their real names.

This scam works as a scheme to deceive victims and cause them to lose money. The GNR considers this method particularly dangerous because it exploits people's trust when they receive a document with their name on it.

The GNR shared an explanatory video on social media to alert the population to this fraudulent scheme. The video aims to raise citizens' awareness about this new form of scam and help them recognize and avoid falling into this type of trap.

The authorities recommend that anyone who receives an unexpected credit card at home, especially if they have not requested it, should immediately contact their bank and the GNR to verify the legitimacy of the card before taking any action.

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