Fraud prevention: how it works in Brazil — first-hand

Real experience of people from chats on «Fraud prevention» in Brazil — as it is, no fluff. For your case — ask Luky.

From real experience

Be cautious of unsolicited DMs in travel or expat groups. Scammers often use local context (airport pickups, document assistance) to solicit advance payments in cryptocurrency. Always verify contacts through official channel 'pinned' messages. Report suspicious accounts to channel administrators immediately. Do not share personal information or make payments to unverified individuals.
Safety protocol for community users: never trust unsolicited direct messages from accounts claiming to be administration or experts. Never pay in advance. Verify suspicious contacts by forwarding messages to the designated community administrator (Dasha).
If a user is contacted in private messages first by someone claiming to provide services (documentation, money exchange, etc.), it is almost certainly a scam. Verify experts only through official community 'pinned' messages or directly by contacting the assigned administrators. Never transfer money before verification.
Beware of P2P scams in travel chat groups. Users requesting small payments (e.g., PIX transfers) in exchange for bank transfers are highly likely to be fraudulent. Never provide personal data or funds to individuals contacting you privately.

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