Romance scams in Brazil are no longer limited to fake profiles and online lies. Increasingly, they are connected to real-world crime—robberies, financial coercion, and even express kidnappings.
Many foreign visitors, particularly Americans, begin conversations on dating apps before traveling to Brazil and then move those conversations to WhatsApp. That transition feels natural—WhatsApp is used everywhere in Brazil—but it also creates an environment where trust forms quickly and verification drops off.
Criminal groups understand this dynamic well. They leverage emotional connection, cultural familiarity, and digital dependence to place victims at risk long before they ever meet in person.
In a new NordBridge Security analysis, we break down how “Golpe do Amor” actually works, how both locals and tourists are targeted, and what warning signs should never be ignored.
Read the full analysis:
👉 https://NordBridgeSecurity.com/insights
Tyrone Collins 
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