The GNR is alerting citizens to an increase in scams that have become increasingly difficult to detect. Captain Pedro Ribeiro is the main source of this warning, explaining the dangers that exist across various contact channels.
Scams can arrive through SMS, emails or even door-to-door contacts, and at first glance may not appear fraudulent. Scammers use increasingly sophisticated methods to deceive their victims.
The main warning sign identified by Captain Pedro Ribeiro is the pressure to pay quickly. This urgency created by criminals should raise immediate suspicion in anyone who receives this type of contact.
Before proceeding with any payment or providing personal information, Captain recommends that citizens take precautions and verify the legitimacy of the contact, thus avoiding falling into the traps prepared by scammers.
