Have you noticed that the number of scams using payment technologies has increased? For example, illicit maneuvers that take advantage of the PIX payment system, or even those that see a chance to profit from technology flaws or blind spots. Therefore, today we are going to introduce you to one of the newest cheats that has already affected many customers in various parts of Brazil. In this case, it is broken machine blow, which turns a relatively simple moment into a real headache.
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This cheating has as its main form of attack the citizen's inattention at the time of purchase. That's because the seller presents you with a little machine that contains a broken display, which in fact can happen very easily.
However, if the buyer is distracted, an innocent fact like this can become a problem of major proportions. After all, these profiteers notice a moment of distraction and type a number much higher than the original value in the machine. As a result, the innocent payer ends up confirming the purchase without knowing that the payment has definitely been altered.
Consequently, by the time the scam is realized it is already too late to be able to make any kind of claim. That is, the money leaves quickly and there would be, in theory, a way to redeem that amount in a timely manner.
In the same way that technology can be a great friend of this blow, it can also be an ally to find out when there was an injury. For example, the notice and update of the payment directly on the cell phone can guarantee the visualization of the broken machine scam immediately.
After all, when the customer sees that the amount deducted from his debit or credit account was greater than the negotiated amount, there is the possibility of an immediate claim. Thus, it is recommended that, if possible, the victim immediately call the police and file the complaint while still in the presence of the dealer to prevent him from running away. In addition, it is worth noting that the faster the complaint is made, the sooner it will be possible to claim the money and get a refund.
