Voa Brasil is a new federal government project that aims to make tickets more affordable for retirees and pensioners of the INSS (National Institute of Social Security). It is important to highlight that the launch of the program It was scheduled for August, but there was a delay in delivery.
This delay occurred due to a partnership between Voa Brasil and the Ministry of Tourism. According to the Minister of Ports and Airports, Márcio França, the project will need more time to be launched. See all the details of this new development below!
How will Voa Brasil work?
As previously mentioned, Voa Brasil will be for INSS retirees and pensioners with an income of up to R$6,800. This group of people will be able to purchase up to two tickets per year, with the right to a companion.
It is worth noting that those who have not been on any flights in the last year can purchase up to four tickets. Therefore, the estimate is that at least 50,000 tickets will be offered per month. There is also the possibility of paying in up to 12 installments through Caixa and Banco do Brasil.
Protect yourself from the scam
The program has not yet been launched, but criminals are already targeting victims through links on Instagram and Facebook. In this way, scammers They advertise a supposed application for the program, so the victim registers and pays some amounts to be able to access the fake ticket discounts.
It is important to note that the program has not yet come into effect, and that these promotions are fake. Therefore, do not trust links sent by people you do not know and if you receive calls and messages, do not make bank transfers.
In addition, the federal government has made the following reporting channels available:
- Telephone: (61) 20298090;
- Website: Speak BR
- E-mail: [email protected].
Therefore, if this happens to you, try to contact us by phone, email or website to report the situation.
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