An individual from Acre was arrested in Maracanaú, Ceará, after allegedly committing a scam by posing as a lawyer and defrauding a local resident out of R$ 11,000. This operation was initiated following a collaboration between the Cyber Crimes Police in Acre and the Civil Police of Ceará. The suspect had been in contact with people involved in ongoing legal proceedings, offering them false promises of accessing funds. The scheme involved the suspect reaching out to victims, particularly focusing on individuals with known legal issues, claiming he could facilitate the release of funds related to their cases. The case escalated when he directly contacted a woman in Acre, ultimately deceiving her into transferring a significant amount. Comparatively adept at maintaining a line of communication, the suspect tried to coax further funds from the victim even after the initial theft. With the arrest, authorities aim to dismantle this specific scam method and raise awareness about the dangers of impersonation in legal matters. The incident underscores the importance of vigilance when faced with unsolicited legal advice or offers, prompting a call for individuals to verify the legitimacy of such claims before proceeding with financial transactions.