WhatsApp scams promise emergency aid; know how to protect yourself | Security

Fake currents that promise the registration of emergency aid 2020 have been circulating through WhatsApp in the last week. The scams use as a bait the measure taken to support part of the Brazilian population during the pandemic of the new coronavirus. The messages contain fraudulent links for the user to make an alleged registration in the program. Another text promises to check if the person is entitled to emergency assistance and then offers to unlock and release the values ​​online.

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Using events of great repercussion to apply scams is a common practice among cybercriminals. Therefore, it is necessary to take some precautions with currents and information disclosed, especially in times of crisis. In the following list, you can answer your questions about how emergency aid will work during the Covid-19 pandemic and find out more about how to identify fake chains and fake news on WhatsApp.

How to apply for emergency government assistance? WhatsApp scams promise to release benefit Photo: Rubens Achilles / dnetcHow to apply for emergency government assistance? WhatsApp scams promise to release benefit Photo: Rubens Achilles / dnetc

How to apply for emergency government assistance? WhatsApp scams promise to release benefit Photo: Rubens Achilles / dnetc

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What is the 2020 emergency aid?

The emergency aid program 2020, also known as "minimum income" or "coronavoucher", a Bill (PL) approved on Monday (30) by the Federal Senate. The measure releases a payment of R $ 600 to informal workers over a period of three months, due to the crisis generated by the pandemic of the new coronavirus. The text goes on to the sound of President Jair Bolsonaro (without a party).

According to the project, up to two members of the same family will be able to receive emergency aid. In the case of women who support their homes with their own and unique income, it will be possible to accumulate two benefits individually. Issues related to when the emergency aid payment will be released and how the payment will be made are still being defined by the Federal Government. The measure may have its validity extended.

Emergency aid: Senate approved the "minimum income" bill, which goes to President Jair Bolsonaro's health (without party) Photo: Divulgao / AgĂŞncia SenadoEmergency aid: Senate approved the "minimum income" bill, which goes to President Jair Bolsonaro's health (without party) Photo: Divulgao / AgĂŞncia Senado

Emergency aid: Senate approved the "minimum income" bill, which goes to President Jair Bolsonaro's health (without party) Photo: Divulgao / AgĂŞncia Senado

Who is entitled to emergency aid?

Emergency aid for informal workers over 18 years of age who meet certain requirements. According to the Bill, beneficiaries must have a monthly income of up to half a minimum wage per person or up to three minimum wages for the whole family. In addition, whoever received taxable income above R $ 28,559.70 in 2018 or gains retirement or assistance benefit, with the exception of Bolsa Familia, will not be able to receive emergency aid.

How to get emergency aid?

Chains shared via WhatsApp that promise to consult emergency aid are false. The malicious links present in the texts direct the user to a page on which people must complete a questionnaire with their data. Regardless of what is answered, the victim receives a positive response and the false right to emergency assistance is approved.

GOVERNMENT has just released the registration of EMERGENCY AUXL in the amount of R $ 600.00 R $ 1,200.00. Scheduling must be done in the official APP says the misleading message.

The Special Secretariat for Social Development of the Ministry of Citizenship has positioned itself through its official portal stating that the registration site for receiving false emergency aid. The Government agency also stated that "the operationalization of payments is still being defined".

Emergency aid: fake WhatsApp link consultation Photo: Divulgao / Special Secretariat for Social DevelopmentEmergency aid: fake WhatsApp link consultation Photo: Divulgao / Special Secretariat for Social Development

Emergency aid: fake WhatsApp link consultation Photo: Divulgao / Special Secretariat for Social Development

How to identify fraudulent chains on WhatsApp?

During the Covid-19 pandemic period, several scams have circulated through WhatsApp. The chains promised Netflix subscriptions for free, in addition to the distribution of alcohol gel and masks, for example. it is necessary to be suspicious of messages that offer something to the user in exchange for data or access to certain links.

In addition, the "Forwarded" tag, present in forwarded messages, shows that the user who sent it is not the author of the text. Even when the sender is a trusted person, it is valid to search the content before accessing the link or forwarding the chain.

Fake messages say the government has already released emergency aid; Covid-19 could be the reason for more blows Photo: Rodrigo Fernandes / dnetcFake messages say the government has already released emergency aid; Covid-19 could be the reason for more blows Photo: Rodrigo Fernandes / dnetc

Fake messages say the government has already released emergency aid; Covid-19 could be the reason for more blows Photo: Rodrigo Fernandes / dnetc

How to report fake news on WhatsApp?

Combating these scams can be done by all users. It is possible to report fake news on WhatsApp, for example, in just a few steps. To do this, open a conversation and touch the three vertical dots located in the upper right corner of the screen. Then press "More" and then the "Report" option. When doing this, a small window appears on the screen to confirm the action. To finish, tap "Report".

Denouncements related to the new coronavirus can also be made through the official WhatsApp of the Ministry of Health. To perform the procedure, simply add the number (61) 99289-4640 and forward the doubtful information. The channel serves exclusively to check whether the news shared on the subject is false or true.

Via Ministry of Citizenship and Ministry of Health

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