Voa Brasil is a new federal government program that will make cheaper tickets available to retirees and pensioners. INSS (National Institute of Social Security). Despite this, the platform has not yet been launched, but scammers are already claiming victims.
These people contact victims through links on social media and induce them to make payments to buy fake tickets, as highlighted by Kaspersky, a digital security company.
Below are some tips to protect yourself from this type of situation and check out the official reporting channels.
How does the Voa Brasil scam work?
It is important to note that the scam is carried out through fake videos and advertisements on social media such as Facebook and Instagram. However, there are reports of people who have also contacted the scammers by phone.
The criminals promise to sell round-trip tickets through Voa Brasil. When victims click on the fake links, they are redirected to a fake website that asks them to register with their name and CPF.
Then, the website generates a bill for the program's supposed taxes and the victim pays using Pix or credit card.
Therefore, it is important to highlight that the Ministry of Ports and Airports has already informed, in an official statement, that when the program comes into effect, there will be no direct contact with people, the user will do everything through the website.
So, if you see a fake link regarding the program, report it through official channels such as:
- Telephone: (61) 20298090;
- Website: Speak BR
- E-mail: [email protected].
About the program
THE program It is not ready yet, but it is in the final stretch. What is known so far is that Voa Brasil will make tickets available at R$200 to INSS retirees and pensioners who have an income of up to R$6.8 thousand.
Therefore, this group of people will be entitled to two tickets per year, with the right to a companion, to the destinations available during the low season. It is worth noting that those who have not traveled in the last year will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets.
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