The Federal Revenue Service’s name has been widely used in scams. Recent reports have pointed to a type of scam that involves loans, where alleged companies condition the release of amounts to the prepayment of Tax on Financial Operations (IOF) by the victim. Scammers even provide documents, such as false notifications and tax documents, inducing the person to pay non-existent fees for releasing the money. The Federal Revenue clarifies that the collection of IOF, specifically, is made solely through the Federal Revenue Collection Document (Darf) that is paid by the institution that provides the credit, and not by the taxpayer. It also clarifies that its servants do not provide loan services or contact you to collect this type of payment.
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In June, Rio de Janeiro recorded 20 cases of shootings during attempted robberies, with eight dead and twelve injured. Throughout 2022, 116 robberies followed by shootings were recorded in the Metropolitan Region alone, resulting in at least 40 deaths and 75 injuries, according to a study.
A woman contacted the company she works for when her payment did not enter her account on the usual day. Her employer informed that the salary had been deposited normally. After contacting the bank, she discovered that the salary had gone to another account opened in her name at a different bank for which portability had been requested. This is a new scam, called the salary portability scam, where criminals use false documents, with the victim’s data, and open an account at another bank – usually digital ones – for which portability will be requested. This way, with the portability completed, in the following month the victim’s salary will not even be deposited into their account, going straight to the new one created by the scammers.
Our analysis:
It is important to keep track of your data. Thus, be aware of attempts by criminals to steal your personal data, with links sent to email or cell phone asking you to fill in data to participate in surveys or false promotions from establishments, for example. Attention must be paid to shopping webpages, where it is common to provide a lot of personal data. Make sure it is trustworthy. Also monitor your CPF and the open accounts related to it. It is possible to do this check in the Central Bank’s system. To access the system, you must have an account in the federal government system (gov.br).
01/07/2022 – A robbery of a taxi in Cosme Velho, South Zone, ended in an accident between the vehicle and a truck. Military Police said they received the report of robbery of a taxi driver, who was threatened with a glass bottle. The two criminals were speeding in the stolen taxi and collided with a truck. The taxi was destroyed, and the police detained the suspects.
02/07/2022 – A clandestine casino was closed in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone, by the Police. 41 gamblers were arrested, in addition to R$16.190,00 and 107 slot machines seized.
Our analysis:
Some types of gambling have been forbidden in Brazil since 1946. Forbidden games include those that depend exclusively or mainly on luck (such as roulette, dice, slot machines and bingos) and that are not controlled by the IRS. Poker and the lottery are allowed. Some leisure establishments have both legal and illegal gambling games. Even if only legal modalities are present in the establishment, the mere presence of a person in such establishments is enough to cause legal problems.
03/07/2022 – An anonymous tip allowed the rescue of a Chinese mother and daughter who were being held in a private prison in an apartment in Lagoa, South Zone. The perpetrator, also Chinese, was arrested in the act.
03/07/2022 – A driver with the windows open at a traffic light in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone, had his cell phone stolen. The robber was at the BRT station. In the video from the security camera, it is possible to see the driver still in motion, slowly stopping at a red light. It is then that the criminal sees the window open, runs and takes advantage of the distraction to get the device. He runs back to the station, which has its glass door open irregularly.
Our analysis:
Never leave your wallet or other valuable objects in places out of direct sight. Criminals seek this type of opportunities to commit thefts. This recommendation should be especially respected in situations in which you are not moving, such as during traffic jams or at red light. It is, also, highly recommended that sensitive data contained in smartphones be reduced to the minimum possible. Bank apps should stay inside hidden folders in the cell phone’s system and only be accessible through password requests. Banks should be informed as soon as possible about the theft or loss of cell phones with these apps installed to secure the victim’s reserves.
04/07/2022 – A civil police officer was shot during a robbery in Curicica, West Zone. The victim’s car was taken by the criminals. According to Military Police, officers from the Jacarepaguá Battalion were called to check an incident involving gunshots in the neighborhood. When they arrived at the scene, they found the agent with a wound on his hand.
04/07/2022 – Security at a bank branch, in Ramos neighborhood, North Zone, reacted and shot a man who was trying to rob the bank with a fake weapon. According to the police, “a man was walking around in a suspicious attitude and, in an attempt to approach him, the guards were surprised by a fake pistol”.
05/07/2022 – The Civil Police arrested a suspect of carrying out the scam known as “Boa Noite, Cinderella’ (date-rape drug). He would have spiked a businessman’s drink, in Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, West Zone. At the scene, the suspect would have stolen electronic devices, jewelry and designer bags from the victim. The damage was estimated at R$ 70.000,00. Investigations showed that the suspect and the victim met on a dating app back in May.
06/07/2022 – A police chase with shooting took place throughout the streets of Pavuna, North Zone, left at least three suspects dead. The shooting took place between Piedade Battalion officers and suspects who were trying to steal cargo in the region.
06/07/2022 – Military Police carried out an operation in Cidade de Deus, West Zone. Four suspects were arrested, weapons and a large quantity of drugs were seized from them.
21/06/2022 – An attempt to steal cargo ended with five injured in Linha Vermelha, near the entrance to Ilha do Governador, North Zone. The suspects were in three black cars, which surrounded a cargo truck. The escort that was accompanying the vehicle reacted and shots were exchanged.
06/07/2022 – A teenager was injured after criminals tried to steal the family’s car, on Visconde de Niterói Street, near Mangueira Viaduct, North Zone. According to Military Police, criminals were on foot and announced the robbery. The driver was startled and accelerated the vehicle. A criminal shot and wounded the boy.