Brazil's Tech Savvy Criminals: The Rise of Facial Recognition Scams

Brazil: A Hotbed for Facial Recognition Scams Brazil is facing a surge in sophisticated scams that exploit facial recognition technology. A new podcast episode from Folha de S.Paulo's Neural series delves into this growing problem. Experts Patrícia Campos Mello and Ronaldo Lemos highlight the innovative techniques used by scammers and offer advice on how to protect yourself. "Se a gente usasse a nossa capacidade de inovação que é aplicada para dar golpe nas pessoas, o Brasil seria assim, a Apple seria brasileira," says Lemos, emphasizing Brazil's unfortunate proficiency in developing fraudulent schemes. The podcast explores various methods used by criminals, including deepfakes and other technological tools. Mello notes the importance of awareness and vigilance in combating these scams. The Neural podcast is a valuable resource for understanding this growing threat and taking steps to protect your personal information. The full episode is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Folha's website.