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Brazilians who wish to use Desenrola to renegotiate debts should get properly informed. Check it out!
The Federal Government launched the “Desenrola” program to help Brazilians renegotiate their outstanding debts. Aiming to combat the growing default rate in Brazil, this initiative can be an effective solution for people who want to settle their accounts. However, it is essential to be careful.
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The program’s popularity attracted scammers who began using the name Desenrola to deceive people. According to InfoMoney, a study by the Laboratory of Internet and Social Media Studies at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) uncovered more than 1,000 scam attempts related to the program.
These scams appeared on social media between July 19 and 21. The misleading advertisements mention Desenrola and even Serasa, attempting to gain the trust of those interested in the government proposal.
How to protect yourself from fraud associated with the Program?
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Given this situation, Brazilians who want to use Desenrola to settle their debts need to stay alert so they are not deceived. Here are some suggestions:
- Avoid accessing suspicious links;
- Discard messages about the program received via apps or emails;
- Reject offers to join the program;
- Always opt for the official channels of the financial institutions involved.
Desenrola: First steps
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In the initial phase of Desenrola, only Group 2, which includes people with incomes between R$ 2,640 and R$ 20,000, is eligible to participate. To learn about the renegotiation terms, it is essential to contact the creditor bank directly using the official channels provided.
As for citizens in Group 1, with incomes of up to two minimum wages or registered in the Cadastro Único, they will have to wait for the next stage. At this stage, the government intends to launch a platform to facilitate negotiations between the parties.
