Event Brief
AI-Powered Crime Hits Brazil's Carnival Hard
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Fraud attempts surged during Brazil's 2024 Carnival, with millions of scams reported.
WHO: Serasa Experian
WHAT: Recorded fraud attempts and deepfake scams
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 4:58 AM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: Increase in AI-driven scams targeting individuals
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