ALERT - Attempted fraud on behalf of Benecar
Created by Benecar at Saturday, 18 January 2025
Benecar - Cidade do Automóvel informs its customers, partners and the general public about the existence of scam attempts carried out by individuals who fraudulently present themselves as representatives of our company, especially under the name of our Commercial Director, Pedro Belo. These practices have been identified mainly in Spain, using WhatsApp as a communication channel.
For everyone's protection, it is important to clarify:
Benecar uses WhatsApp exclusively to respond to customer requests. We do not use this channel for mass communication campaigns or requests for payments.
These scammers offer high-end vehicles at prices well below market value, misusing Benecar's name.
Benecar vehicles are only advertised on the following official portals and platforms:
Benecar.pt
Standvirtual
Pisca Pisca
Carmine
Autosapo
OLX
Worten
BPI (Prestige Products)
We do not sell vehicles through other websites or platforms.
We recommend caution to all customers and partners:
Before carrying out any transaction, always confirm the authenticity of the advert and check that it is present on the official portals mentioned above.
Never share personal or bank details without first validating the legitimacy of the contact.
In the event of suspicion, immediately report the situation to the authorities and contact Benecar via our official channels.
Benecar is working closely with the Portuguese and Spanish authorities to identify those responsible for these illegal practices and prevent future occurrences.
We thank you for the trust you have placed in our brand and deeply regret any inconvenience caused by this situation. We reiterate our commitment to transparency and security in all our operations.
For more information or to report suspicious situations, you can use the following reporting channels:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +351 262925190 (Option 9)
(press release being updated)
Notice updated at 22:13 on 18 January 2025
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