Scam alert in Reus: fake calls pretending to be from the City Council
Fraudulent calls in Reus demanding false payments are deceiving people. The alarm is already sounding to prevent more residents from falling into this phone scam.
On May 9, 2026, the Reus Urban Guard alerted via Twitter that scammers impersonate City Council workers to demand money for pending bills. However, the City Council never contacts by phone to request any payment.
How fraudulent calls work
The scammers' method
These criminals contact by phone pretending to be municipal employees. Their strategy is to generate fear or urgency to obtain immediate payments, often with threats or unclear excuses.
Why they are difficult to detect
The calls seem official and the scammers use data or terms that confuse the victim. Additionally, they often request payment in hard-to-trace forms, such as transfers or prepaid cards.
What to do if you receive a suspicious call
Always verify the information
- Do not provide personal or banking information by phone.
- Ask for a contact number and an official identifier.
- Contact the City Council directly to confirm the authenticity of the call.
Official channels and recommendations
The Reus City Council has a website and citizen service phone numbers where doubts can be clarified. Never trust unexpected calls asking for money.
Reactions and official data
Response from the Urban Guard
The Reus Urban Guard made the alert public through its official X account on May 9, 2026, recommending caution and exclusive use of official channels for any municipal management.
Impact on citizens
This type of scam affects residents’ trust in public institutions and generates social alarm, especially among elderly or more vulnerable people.
If you have doubts about suspicious calls, remember that the City Council never asks for money by phone. Contact only through official channels and avoid being deceived.
The reality is that, in Reus, not everything that sounds official is trustworthy.
Source of the article: Reus Urban Guard
