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flag Brazilians face an average of 252 scams yearly, with 70% scammed in the past year, mainly via phone, text, and email, causing major financial and mental harm.

flag Brazilians experience an average of 252 scam attempts annually, or about one every day and a half, despite 75% believing they can recognize fraud. flag A 2025 report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, based on a survey of 1,000 adults, found 70% were scammed at least once in the past year, with shopping scams most common and losses totaling R$99 billion. flag Phone calls, texts, and emails are the primary delivery methods. flag Victims report significant stress and mental health impacts, and many do not report incidents, believing action is unlikely. flag In response, the GASA will host a cross-sector webinar on November 13 to discuss coordinated strategies involving technology, finance, and legal experts to combat the growing scam epidemic.

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