In Brazil, the number of people who are victims of scams is very large. So, do you know how to avoid falling into fraudulent loans?

In this article, we'll show you how to avoid loan scams, in addition to knowing the most common types of fraudulent loans and other useful information on the subject to help you not fall into this trap! Check it all out!

To avoid loan scams, you should take it easy and consult information about the company even before applying for the loan.

And, in addition, you should look for companies that have a good reputation in the market that follow the rules of the Central Bank to grant credit, in addition to avoiding making deposits or transfers before receiving any amount.

Also, do not pass on your personal data and documents to strangers and do not agree to pay the installments in the accounts of natural persons.

In addition, you can also check the company's address and whether it operates in the specified location.

And, in addition, try to do a company satisfaction survey, so look for reviews on the internet and also on the website Reclame Aqui and Procon, as well as be wary of companies that do not have reviews on the internet.

Now, follow all these recommendations to avoid loan scams.

Among the most common are the advance deposit in which the fraudulent company charges you a certain amount in advance.

That's because, no financial institution charges any type of fee or advance installments to release credit.

So, if you receive a loan offer that asks for an advance deposit, know that it is a fraud.

There will also be cases where the institution itself is being scammed, because criminals use fake websites and profiles on social networks and impersonate the institutions themselves.

There is also the fake loan to steal data, so criminals apply for credit in your name and can commit other crimes by impersonating you.

To protect yourself, we recommend that you do not share your personal data and documents with strangers in any way, not even by calling, SMS, WhatsApp or email. In that case, look at the number and address to find out if it's a reputable person talking to you.

As such, these are the most common fraudulent loans out there!

In this case, you should immediately file a police report with details about everything that happened.

For this, you must gather all the evidence such as proof of deposit, screenshots of the website that offered the loan and also conversations with the criminals.

After that, you must contact your bank and register the case with consumer protection bodies, such as the Procon in your region.

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