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This scam pattern was documented in Brazil. The same pressure tactics appear worldwide — do not transfer money or share codes.
How the scam works
Scammers impersonate a trusted party, create urgency, and push for a transfer or one-time codes. If the story matches «Banco do Brasil Customers Are Concerned About New Scam as Bank Issues Alert for Everyone, Individual», treat it as fraud until proven otherwise via official channels.
What to do
- End the call — you do not owe politeness to a scammer
- Never share SMS codes or card data
- Call the bank or agency only via the official number
- Warn family members about this script