It is not uncommon to see news published about gas stations applying scams and trying to deceive their customers. The most recent one was the smoke scam, applied at a gas station in Porto Alegre (RS). The news was published in Fantástico and shocked many people.
Unfortunately, this is not something rare or something that only happens in one place, there are several posts in the country that practice scams and you have to be smart when it comes to to fuel. Keep reading and see some common scams at gas stations.
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Why do people still scam?
At a time when fuel is costing the highest amount in a decade, scams are a way to deceive the customer and earn more money, without worrying about honesty.
In this way, several posts in the country became skilled in the practice of scams to win customers. The most recent one was applied in Rio Grande do Sul and produced smoke and oil stains so that customers would have to pay for a false repair. The people who most fall for these scams are inexperienced and unaware of the subject. In this way, follow some common scams in the national territory and always be alert.
Most Applied Coups in the Country
- baptized fuel
With the rising value of fuel, many gas stations are adding other substances to "render" the fuel and lower the value. The Legal Fuel Institute recommends that, when filling up with ethanol, consumers pay attention to the densimeter attached to the pump, checking if it is moving, as this shows that the fuel is passing through it.
- Pirate Post
Occurs when a gas station imitates a well-known brand. The name is misleading and the gasoline is of dubious origin.
- baptized pump
In that case, the scam happens when a fraudulent pump shows an amount of fuel on the display, but the real amount is less in the tank. An example is, the consumer pays for 20 liters, but only takes 18 liters. Pay attention to the pump and panel when filling up!
