Some clients of Will Bank and Banco Master discovered active or overdue debts registered in their names by the Central Bank, even for debts that were previously settled or never existed.
In a recent revelation by G1, clients who obtained loans or financial services from Will Bank or Banco Master found perplexing records of debts classified as active or overdue in the Central Bank's systems. Investigations indicate that the Banco de Brasília (BRB) may be responsible for these questionable records, affecting individuals who have either settled debts with these banks or, alarmingly, those who have never even had accounts with BRB. Such discrepancies were brought to light when clients utilized Registrato, the Central Bank's information system that aggregates data shared by financial institutions.
The Central Bank had already been monitoring signals of irregularities involving the sale of credit portfolios from Master to BRB. A significant aspect of potential fraud emerges from the lack of documented bank transfers that should validate the existence of loans, suggesting that many loans attributed to clients may not have been issued legitimately. This situation not only raises concerns over the clients' credit histories but also calls into question the operational integrity of these financial institutions.
The unfolding of this case emphasizes the importance of vigilance among consumers regarding their credit standing and the necessity of transparency in the banking sector. As customers attempt to correct their personal information in light of these discrepancies, this incident may prompt a broader review and reform of banking practices in Brazil, highlighting the need for regulatory bodies to strengthen consumer protections and oversight of financial institutions.
