What is the "Pix Payment Fraud and QR Code Substitution" scam in São Paulo?

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Scammers swap legitimate QR code payment stickers at market stalls in Feira da Liberdade and at small street food vendors on Avenida Paulista, redirecting Pix payments to their own accounts. A related scheme involves fake payment confirmation screens: the seller shows a falsified app notification to pretend the transaction succeeded while the money never actually transferred. Verify the registered name on every Pix transaction before confirming payment. For amounts over R$50, ask to see the bank app confirmation showing the credited amount rather than a screenshot.

Online Scams in São Paulo

Pix Payment Fraud and QR Code Substitution

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