Expert: Edison - 12/20/2008

Question
Hi,

A woman in Brazil scammed me into sending cash for travel to Australia. She emailed a copy of an Australian Vistors Visa and I have her bank account details.

I have searched the internet and found that another person in America was scammed in the same way as myself.

Further investigation has revealed that the person involved is from Jamaica staying in Brazil on a Student Visa for university.

I can accept that my money may not be returned.

How can alert Brazilian authories about this person's scam to stop them?


Thank you for your time.

Bernard Davies

Answer
Hello Bernard,

Sorry to hear about your scam experience, and thanks for your interest in trying to stop this kind of activity.

The best way to alert the Brazilian authorities is by contacting a Brazilian consulate or embassy in your country. Check these site for locations:

http://www.mre.gov.br/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1805&Itemid=1523
http://www.brasilemb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=86
http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-of/Brazil

Good luck!

Edison