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How to Report a Scam in Brazil

South America

Safernet Brasil is the main internet crime reporting hub in Brazil. Federal Police handles cybercrime investigations. The CVM handles investment fraud.

πŸ›οΈ Primary Reporting Agency

Safernet Brasil
https://www.safernet.org.br
Phone
πŸ“ž CVV: 188

Additional Reporting Resources

πŸ“ What to Include in Your Report

The more detail you provide, the better chance law enforcement has of tracking down scammers. Include:

βœ“ Date and time of the scam contact or transaction
βœ“ Scammer's name, phone number, email address, or social media profile
βœ“ Website URLs or app names used by the scammer
βœ“ Amount of money lost and payment method used
βœ“ Screenshots of conversations, emails, or messages
βœ“ Bank account details if provided by scammer (for wire fraud)
βœ“ Cryptocurrency wallet addresses if used
βœ“ Any physical addresses provided by the scammer
βœ“ How you initially came into contact with the scammer
βœ“ Whether you know other victims of the same scammer

🚨 Immediate Steps (Do This Now)

  1. 1. Stop all payments immediately β€” do not send more money to "recover" what you lost.
  2. 2. Contact your bank or payment provider to attempt to reverse or stop any transactions.
  3. 3. Change passwords for any accounts the scammer may have accessed.
  4. 4. Block the scammer on all platforms and do not respond to further contact.
  5. 5. File this report with the agency above.
  6. 6. Report to local police if the amount is significant.
  7. 7. Save all evidence before the scammer can delete their accounts.

International Reporting (For Cross-Border Scams)

Many scams originate overseas. Report to these international resources in addition to your national agency: