Petition charity scam in Portugal

How it works:

• Opening: a scammer pretending to be deaf and mute asks you to sign a petition, filling in your name, email and a donation amount.
• Set-up: the form will already be pre-filled with names and high donation amounts. If you do not donate, you will either be harassed or while distracted, an accomplice will steal from you.

Places to beware:

• Albufeira
• Faro
• Lisbon
• Porto (e.g. Ponte de Dom Luis I)

What to do:

• Decline. If you want to help, donate to established charities instead.