Are you traveling to Brazil for Carnival 2026? Keys to avoid scams with PIX or card payments
The article provides important tips for travelers to Brazil during Carnival 2026 to help avoid scams related to digital payments.
Distractions during Carnival with cards, Pix, and cell phones can lead to losses
During the Carnival season in Brazil, financial security risks increase due to distractions, leading to a rise in scams involving cards, Pix, and cell phones, prompting a cooperative to offer preventive guidance.
Distraction at Carnival with cards, Pix, and cell phones can lead to losses
During the Carnival period, heightened vigilance regarding financial security is crucial due to increased occurrences of scams involving cards, Pix, and cell phones.
Woman is investigated for applying almost 100 false PIX scams in a company in the interior of SP
A woman is under investigation by the police for allegedly executing nearly 100 false PIX scams against a company in Pirapozinho, SP, resulting in losses exceeding R$ 8 million.
From the PIX scam to 'good night, Cinderella': see how to protect yourself during Carnival
As Carnival approaches, authorities provide practical tips and alerts to help revelers avoid scams and thefts amidst the excitement and crowds.
VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd Edition this Monday, February 2, 2026
The Acre Journal covers various news events including the approval of a law to provide gas canisters to low-income families, new regulations against PIX scams, discussions surrounding a Code of Ethics in the Brazilian Supreme Court, and Iran's willingness to end its nuclear program amid US threats.
New rules for tracking money diverted in scams go into effect this Monday (2)
New regulations from the Central Bank aimed at tracking Pix transactions affected by scams have come into force, requiring financial institutions to enhance monitoring to locate diverted funds.