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Police warn of WhatsApp scam targeting users in Portugal

The GNR has issued a warning regarding a new WhatsApp scam where perpetrators pose as people requesting votes for a child's competition. To protect your device and personal information, the police advise users not to click on the shared links, and specifically warn against sharing any verification or QR codes that may appear on redirected websites.

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If you receive messages on WhatsApp asking for votes in a competition, do not click the link or share verification codes, as this is a scam designed to compromise your device or personal security.

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