Elderly resident of Campo Grande loses R$4,000 in fake prize scam

campograndenews.com.br (Portuguese)

An elderly woman lost R$4,000 in a scam involving a fake prize in Campo Grande. The perpetrator posed as a representative from Viva Sorte, promising R$20,000. The 64-year-old victim made two Pix transfers after being convinced by the scammer. A similar incident occurred recently where a 58-year-old man lost R$19,000 to the same type of fraud. Police are investigating both cases and warning the public against sending money or personal information for promised prizes.


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