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They're Calling on Behalf of the Barcelos City Council, Demanding Urgent Payment. Beware, It's a Scam.

Summary by O Minho
The Barcelos City Council warned this Wednesday of an attempted scam under the authority's name, in which the criminals are demanding an urgent bank transfer. According to the council, the victims are residents of the municipality who have posted requests for help locating missing animals. "They are being contacted by phone by someone falsely identifying themselves as a municipal veterinarian, reporting that the animal has been captured and tha…
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The Barcelos City Council warned this Wednesday of an attempted scam under the authority's name, in which the criminals are demanding an urgent bank transfer. According to the council, the victims are residents of the municipality who have posted requests for help locating missing animals. "They are being contacted by phone by someone falsely identifying themselves as a municipal veterinarian, reporting that the animal has been captured and tha…

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O Minho broke the news in on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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