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Algarve parish council issues warning about scams

Algarve Marafado2 September 2026 at 14:05

The Parish Council of Boliqueime, located in the municipality of Loulé, issued a public warning to inform residents about the existence of scams in the parish. The warning aims to inform the local population about fraudulent activities that are occurring in the area.

According to the statement issued by the authority, the existence of a group of individuals who use a new scam strategy has been identified. The Parish Council decided to share this information to alert residents and prevent more people from becoming victims of these frauds.

The warning was disseminated through the communication channels of the Parish Council of Boliqueime, with the goal of reaching as many parish residents as possible. The authority seeks to protect the local community by raising awareness among residents to stay vigilant and avoid being deceived by these individuals.

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