"The government is paying you"
Messages and deepfake videos claim the government is paying compensation "for leaked data," handing out a few thousand reais, or releasing a new benefit — just click a link or pay a small "tax" to receive it. One viral deepfake showed a "lawyer" announcing the government was distributing R$4,000.
The government doesn't announce payouts through WhatsApp links, and never charges you to receive money.
What to do: treat it as fake. Check official gov.br channels directly, and never pay a fee to unlock a "payout."
Threat examples
The government approved R$4,000 compensation for everyone whose data was leaked! Click the link, confirm your CPF and pay the release fee to receive it.