"A 900 euro transfer": Singer explains how he was targeted by a scam attempt via a phone call
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"A 900 euro transfer": Singer explains how he was targeted by a scam attempt via a phone call

Correio da Manhã8 September 2026 at 15:29

Portuguese singer João Claro revealed he was targeted by a scam attempt via a phone call. The artist told CMTV the details of how an alleged scammer tried to obtain his personal data during the call.

According to João Claro's account, the alleged scammer used a specific script to try to deceive the singer. The situation involved a supposed transfer of 900 euros, which was used as the pretext for the call to justify the contact and request sensitive information.

The singer publicly explained the strategy used by the woman who tried to trick him, thereby warning other potential victims about this type of fraudulent scheme. Sharing the experience aims to raise public awareness about the tactics used by scammers in phone calls.

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