The "fake lawyer" scam is claiming an increasing number of victims across Brazil by exploiting one of the most effective elements of social engineering: trust. Marcelo Nagy, a partner at STWBrasil, discussed this topic on the program *Encontro com Patrícia Poeta*, explaining how these criminals operate and why this type of fraud is becoming increasingly common. Using real information from lawsuits and public records, scammers contact victims while posing as lawyers or law firm staff. Through a convincing narrative and a manufactured sense of urgency, they trick victims into making unauthorized payments or sharing sensitive information. Marcelo’s appearance highlights a crucial point: digital scams rely not only on technology but also on psychological manipulation. Therefore, understanding the strategies used by criminals is one of the most effective ways to prevent falling victim to these schemes. Click here to watch the full segment.
