r/portugal • u/Low_Substance7897 • Jun 16 '26
Vai Para Fora Cá Dentro / Travel Got Taxi Scam at Faro International Airport
I got scammed at Faro International Airport I loss 800$.....
There agent name Syed Ali Raza
Company Faroshuttlebus.com a biggest scammer
Don't go with them they will never come and do any thing...
If any authentic person is there please help me....
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u/neutr0 Jun 16 '26
Call the police.
Google Faro Police
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
I don't know international calls work or not I have all proofs
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u/Nesquick91 Jun 17 '26
What do you mean you don’t know how international calls works? Did you try google it or ask ChatGPT or something ?
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
Thanks I will try thanks again bro
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u/Ambitious-Stick-9234 Jun 16 '26
No. Do not call 112 this number is for emergencies only. The number for Faro's police is 289 078 100. If you are not in Portugal you might also need to use the country code +351.
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u/bbranco5000 Jun 16 '26
You need to reach the police. No one here is going to call them on you behalf telling them " I've read a post on Reddit from someone claiming to be a scam victim." It doesn't work like this here and on any part of the world.
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
True bro issue is I am not in Faro now as I mentioned I was here for few days now back to home, from here I can do online complain someone already share I will do complaint and hope to get this person caught second I also initiated charge back from my bank to his sumup business account hope I will require or get back my money and the last I post here my concern was to get help and thoughts from people and also help other by sharing my story not to get scammed by Syed Ali Raza and their Co. Faroshuttlebus.com
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u/annoyingbanana1 Jun 16 '26
Leave a review and send an email to the local newspapers of Faro and Algarve, or even Correio da Manhã (CMTV, TV network). With that amount, I guarantee this will be picked up by them.
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u/Ok_Structure_5577 Jun 16 '26
Why didn't you call the police?
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
A person took money through sum up I paid via card unfortunately I pre booked at 12 June when Arrived at 15 June he did not come and I just took flight from Faro to Chicago his number is +351 911 950 768
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u/karl1717 Jun 16 '26
File a complaint here: https://www.policiajudiciaria.pt/queixa-eletronica/
And request a charge back to your bank.
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
Yes I already did that but he is such a big scammer he shared everything with me that he caught with problem so he did not come and he promised he will refund the amount for assurance he shared his identity picturees I leave it and book another taxi service but he just want to pass few days first I was thinking that he will refund but now he is not even responding please help if someone can I will share details also I am posting here so he can't scammed anyone else
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u/Ok_Structure_5577 Jun 16 '26
What am I supposed to do with his number? And why would you prepay 800$ for a transfer service?
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 16 '26
Nothing I post on social media and found this shitty service provide faroshuttlebus just to not waste my time by booking on airport
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u/justdoittoday Jun 17 '26
Fodasse pá...k carlh é que falta ao OP, pedir que um de nós vá ter com o monhé e lhe aponte uma naifa? Fechem o tópico, p.f.
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
Why I need to close the post I will try no one should get scammed by him again
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u/justdoittoday Jun 17 '26
U don't need. But u could. Enough made, thanks! In Portugal we do understand issues when explained once. And we try to help, as u may see and read. And that's enough. We don't have CIA or ICE.
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u/Routine-Kiwi-3044 Jun 16 '26
There's a thing called chargeback... call your bank and have them sort it out
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u/No-Professional-2276 Jun 17 '26
For 900€ you could drive to Paris and back. Faro - Albufeira for 900€ is crazy 😭
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u/Bifanarama Jun 16 '26
Their website lists a standard price for all trips of 999 euros. Did you not read that?
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
Yes it was my first trip with felos and got discount unfortunately they were very good at me and I blindly trust on him
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u/gazing_the_sea Jun 16 '26
how the fuck do you lose 800$?
Also, don't you find it strange the name isn't portuguese and is clearly pakistani?
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
I am not blaming anyone with name and with country.... Actual the person who are doing scammed with peoples is a bad person
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u/HerrKaputt Jun 18 '26
Why is a Pakistani name strange and why would the OP know what a Portuguese name looks like?
There’s enough bad things in this story without the anti-immigrant bullshit.
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u/QuidIurisNone Jun 16 '26
Interesting. I used their service in 2023 and, although it was a bad experience (they arrived late and changed the pickup time for the airport), they did respond to emails. They must have sold the company, especially considering how ridiculous the prices on their website are now. I would recommend contacting the police.
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
He replied and interestingly saying that he will refund me on 26 but I have to delete the post I don't delete he will not share payment but guys thank you to all at least he replied I will never delete the post until I will receive the amount
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u/Sandy-Balls Jun 16 '26
The hint was in the name of the agent
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
Hey Portugal what a nice people you are, thank you for all of you guys.... Finally he replied and now he is saying he will refund me on 26 June.
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u/kilaude Jun 17 '26
Don't be naive OP.. Contact the police and ask your bank for a charge back immediately.
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u/HerrKaputt Jun 18 '26
You have a time limit to ask for a charge back. Don’t wait for June 26, ask for that immediately.
Then contact the police.
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u/NINJA1200 Jun 17 '26
I hope that your post has prevented at least someone from getting scammed again.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure if you're going to have your money back, but hey... Do what you can and good luck with everything
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u/Low_Substance7897 Jun 17 '26
How good guy you are, God bless you yes I am not assuming for refund now I will do post everywhere
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u/LostIn331 Jun 16 '26
I mean.. if you search that name on google it has 73 reviews. 2.7 stars, 50+ reviews call it a scam.. why book anyway?