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Brazil faces surge in digital fraud and Desenrola Brasil scams
Brazil is facing a significant surge in digital fraud and organized cybercrime. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, the country recorded 34.5 billion digital scam attempts over the last 12 months. In 2026, approximately 81% of adults reported contact with fraud, leading to estimated losses of R$ 21.2 billion.
Criminals are increasingly using social engineering and the Desenrola Brasil debt renegotiation program as bait. Kaspersky has identified over 60 fraudulent domains using the 'Desenrola' name. These sites use real victim data—including full names, CPF numbers, and birth dates—to create a false sense of security. Scammers promise up to 99% discounts on debts and improved credit scores, eventually inducing victims to pay non-existent fees via Pix transfers to fraudulent accounts.
Beyond the Desenrola-themed scams, there is a rising wave of fake bank customer service center scams. Fraudsters impersonate bank employees via phone or WhatsApp, claiming there is suspicious activity on an account to trick users into revealing passwords and security tokens. The Fórum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública notes that fraud has become the primary property crime in Brazil, with over 2.2 million crime reports in 2025.
Entities
Brazil · Brazilian Public Security Forum · Desenrola Brasil · ESET · Forum Brasileiro de Segurança Pública · Global Anti-Scam Alliance · Kaspersky
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil recorded 34.5 billion digital scam attempts in the last 12 months, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. www.radiocaxias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Scammers promise discounts of up to 99% to settle debts, remove names from delinquency registries, and increase credit scores. noticiasconcursos.com.br · tvprefeito.com · www.osul.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kaspersky identified a scam campaign using the Desenrola Brasil program as bait to attract people interested in debt renegotiation. noticiasconcursos.com.br · tvprefeito.com · www.osul.com.br · www.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil recorded over 2.2 million crime reports in 2025, with fraud becoming the primary property crime. www.eldogomes.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] More than 60 domains containing the term 'Desenrola' have been registered by scammers. fmimperial.com.br · noticiasconcursos.com.br · tvprefeito.com · www.osul.com.br · www.uol.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2026, 81% of adults in Brazil reported contact with fraud, resulting in estimated losses of R$ 21.2 billion. www.radiocaxias.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fraudulent websites use real victim data, such as full names, CPF, and birth dates, to appear legitimate. noticiasconcursos.com.br · tvprefeito.com · www.osul.com.br · www.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Victims are induced to pay a fee via Pix to finalize the supposed renegotiation, which is then transferred to fraudulent accounts. noticiasconcursos.com.br · tvprefeito.com · www.osul.com.br · www.uol.com.br