‘People are evil’: elderly woman reports depression after falling for virtual scams in Piracicaba
An elderly woman from Piracicaba, Brazil, suffers from depression after losing money to multiple virtual scams, highlighting the vulnerability of seniors to such crimes.
Police investigates MC Negão Original for involvement in virtual scam scheme
MC Negão Original, a Brazilian singer, is being investigated by São Paulo Civil Police for alleged connections to a virtual scam operation that defrauded victims across various states.
'False intermediaries' are targets of operation against virtual scams of up to R$ 9 million in MT and MG
A police operation targeting a group suspected of engaging in virtual scams is underway in Brazil, with around R$ 9 million linked to fraudulent activities.
Pará registers almost 29,000 virtual scams in 2025; see how to avoid
In 2025, the Brazilian state of Pará recorded nearly 29,000 instances of virtual scams, with the most common being fraud, and authorities are advising the public on prevention measures.
New Secretary of Security advocates that the fight against violence reaches internet crimes and virtual scams in RR
The Secretary of Public Security of Roraima, Vinícius de Souza Gonçalves, aims to enhance the focus on combating internet crimes and virtual scams.