This Monday, the Lisbon Zoo warned of a scam in its name on the social network Facebook, which already involved about 14,000 people and whose “sole purpose” is to steal money from participants.
The zoo warns in a note published this Monday that a Facebook account called “Lisbon Zoo” “is fake and is using the institution’s name to post information about entertainment that asks for members’ bank details.”
According to the institution, on Sunday and this Monday, participants received a message via Facebook “chat” informing them that they had won the competition and that they must provide their bank card details in order to be charged two euros for submitting an offer. four tickets to the zoo.
The Lisbon Zoo warns that this is a scam and that more than 100 victims have already contacted the institution to question the veracity of the pastime.
Jardim Zoológico reiterates that he does not engage in any hobby on Facebook and that “the account is fake, as is the offer.”
“Do not share your data and do not send money. Jardim Zoológico only pursues the hobby through its “website” or through Instagram @jardimzoologico_oficial,” the institution warns.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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