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Pickpockets in Brazil

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How it works: They work in a gang – at the beach/shops, someone observes where you keep your cash when you pay for something. Local kids are then sent to…

Snatch thefts in Brazil

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How it works: Flash mob robbery: a crowd swarming an area stealing whatever they can. Beach, restaurants, bar: where tourists are relaxed, or when they head to the water. Bike/moped: riding…

Illegal flanelinhas in Brazil

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How it works: Situation: these unofficial parking attendants, otherwise known as illegal “flanelinhas”, wait around empty parking lots to direct you in. Set-up: they then demand a fee for helping…

Fake goods in Brazil

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How it works: There are all kinds of fakes (luxury, electronics, medical, cosmetics, etc) and even entire shopping malls dedicated to such products. Places to beware: Anywhere (e.g. Sao Paolo…

Black market tickets in Brazil

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How it works: Version 1: there are criminal organizations which buy tickets of major events to flip for a few times more through other channels. Version 2: sometimes, fake tickets…

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