# Tourism scams in Rio de Janeiro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-scams-in-rio-de-janeiro
> Updated: 2026-08-28T20:14:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have taken actions against various forms of tourism-related fraud. Initially, the Civil Police arrested the owner of Latitude Outdoor Adventures, Vitória da Cunha Ferreira Alvim, on suspicion of orchestrating multi-million real travel scams. The agency allegedly used social media to sell domestic and international packages, collecting payments via PIX without providing the promised airfare or accommodations.

Following this, the Civil Police launched a targeted operation through the Special Tourism Support Precinct (Deat) to combat illegal activities near the Christ the Redeemer monument. This operation focuses on unauthorized service providers, including illegal tour guides, ticket scalpers, and unauthorized parking attendants. Reports indicate that suspects in the Cosme Velho and Paineiras regions have used irregular charges and threats to target visitors.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Rio de Janeiro police target tourism scams near Christ the Redeemer

Rio de Janeiro police are conducting an operation against illegal guides and ticket scalpers near Christ the Redeemer to prevent scams and unauthorized charges against tourists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-police-target-tourism-scams-near-christ-the-redeemer

### 2026-08-24: Rio de Janeiro police arrest tourism agency owner for travel scams

Rio de Janeiro police arrested the owner of Latitude Outdoor Adventures for allegedly running a multi-million real travel scam involving fake international and domestic vacation packages.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-de-janeiro-police-arrest-tourism-agency-owner-for-travel-scams

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