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Brazil: Carnival and Drugging-Dating Scam 2025
February 3, 2025
Event: As the 2025 Carnival season kicks off, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant while enjoying festivities throughout Brazil. We encourage everyone to consider the following steps for your own safety.
Actions to Take:
Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking alone, especially at night.
Keep windows closed when inside a vehicle.
Do not wear expensive jewelry or carry large amounts of cash.
Avoid favelas at all times, even in the context of street parties/blocos.
Be alert to date drug scams. Criminals target foreigners through dating apps or at bars before drugging and robbing their victims. Do not accept drinks from strangers.
Do not leave drinks unattended.
Trust your instincts, prioritize safety, and travel in pairs or groups.
Stay informed. Monitor the media for the latest security developments.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Criminals are often armed. Your life is far more valuable than your personal possessions.
Report any criminal activity first to local police and then contact us at the numbers listed below if you need assistance.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Brasília
SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03
Brasília, DF – 70403-900
Phone: (61) 3312-7000
After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Consulate General Recife
Rua Gonçalves Maia, 163. Bairro Boa Vista
Recife, PE – 50070-060
Phone: (81) 3416-3050
After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 99916-9470 or (81) 3416-3060
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 Castelo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ – 20030-020
Entrance at Rua Santa Luzia
Phone: (21) 3823-2000
After-Hours Emergencies: (21) 3823-2029
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Consulate General São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant, 500. Chácara Santo Antonio
São Paulo, SP – 04709-110
Phone: (11) 3250-5000
After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre
Av. Assis Brasil, 1889. Passo d’Areia
Porto Alegre, RS – 91010-005
Phone: (51) 3345-6000
After-Hours Emergencies: (51) 93345-6000 (after hours)
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Consular Agency Fortaleza
Torre Santos Dumont, Avenida Santos Dumont, 2828, Suite 708
Aldeota 60150-162
Fortaleza, CE
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Consular Agency Manaus
Edifício Atrium, Rua Franco de Sá 310 – Sala 306
São Francisco, 69079-210
Manaus, AM.
E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Consular Agency Salvador
Avenida Tancredo Neves, 1632, Suite 1401
Salvador Trade Center, Torre Sul
Caminho das Árvores
Salvador – BA, 41820-020, Brazil.
E-mail: [email protected]
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Brazil Country Information
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