{"id":5638,"date":"2025-04-24T13:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/?p=5638"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:43:33","slug":"cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellphone Thefts and Robberies in Brazil: Overview and Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#002d62;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#002d62;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-205ae15a136f48a14a76f54f2101244f av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cellphone_Thefts_and_Robberies_in_Brazil_Overview_Dynamics_and_Prevention_Tips\"><\/span>Cellphone Thefts and Robberies in Brazil: Overview, Dynamics and Prevention Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9vkxqpg-dc3df607ea4cd1346669243e5680bffb\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m9vkxqpg-dc3df607ea4cd1346669243e5680bffb img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m9vkxqpg-dc3df607ea4cd1346669243e5680bffb .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m9vkxqpg-dc3df607ea4cd1346669243e5680bffb av-styling- avia-align-left  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5650 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5650 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1030x579.png\" alt='' title='1'  height=\"579\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1030x579.png 1030w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1500x844.png 1500w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-705x397.png 705w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-450x253.png 450w, https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9hbzqa6-695b28a875607010fd3b00487005eece '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Cell phone robberies and thefts continue to be a critical public safety problem in Brazil. According to the Brazilian Public Security Yearbook 2024, an average of 107 incidents per hour were recorded, totaling 937,294 cases in 2023. Although there was a slight reduction of 4.7% compared to 2022, thefts (494,295) surpassed robberies (442,999) for the first time, indicating a change in the dynamics of these crimes.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #8a1f03;color:#8a1f03\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #8a1f03;color:#8a1f03\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#Cellphone_Thefts_and_Robberies_in_Brazil_Overview_Dynamics_and_Prevention_Tips\" >Cellphone Thefts and Robberies in Brazil: Overview, Dynamics and Prevention Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#Historical_and_Social_Context\" >Historical and Social Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#How_Do_These_Crimes_Happen\" >How Do These Crimes Happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#Victims_How_to_Proceed\" >Victims | How to Proceed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#Prevention_Measures_To_Prevent_These_Crimes\" >Prevention | Measures To Prevent These Crimes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/movisafe-americalatina.com\/en\/cell-phone-theft-and-robbery-in-brazil\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>In addition to the economic impact, these crimes feed other criminal modalities, such as virtual scams. The majority of robberies take place on public roads during work commutes, while thefts are more frequent at weekends, at times when cities are less busy.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_and_Social_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical and Social Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Since the early 2000s, the increasing popularization of cell phones has resulted in a significant rise in the number of robberies and thefts. The demand for more expensive smartphones, coupled with the inefficiency of public security and the expansion of the informal resale market, has exacerbated the problem. High-value devices, such as iPhones and advanced Samsung models, are the preferred targets.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_These_Crimes_Happen\"><\/span><strong>How Do These Crimes Happen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9hgakan-7e27bf8326bb949b1a8db99d7adfd48b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>Most Common Times and Places<\/h5>\n<p>\u2022 Robberies<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211;<strong> 78% <\/strong>take place<strong> on public roads<\/strong>, especially in high-traffic areas such as public transport and busy commercial areas;<br \/>\n&#8211; the most common times are <strong>from<\/strong> <strong>5am to 7am and 6pm to 10pm<\/strong>;<br \/>\n\u21aa busy times when people are going to or from work<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Thefts<br \/>\n&#8211; take place in commercial establishments, homes and public roads:<br \/>\n\u21aa 44% in streets | 14% in shops<br \/>\n&#8211; the times of greatest incidence are<strong> from 10am to 11am and 3pm to 8pm<\/strong>;<br \/>\n\u21aa times when movement is lower and victims are more distracted<\/p>\n<h5>Most Targeted Brands<\/h5>\n<p>\u2022 Apple (iPhone)<br \/>\n\u21aa despite having only 10% market share, robberies and thefts of Apple&#8217;s cell phones <strong>represent 25% of cases<\/strong>, due to its high-selling value on the illegal market.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Motorola and Samsung<br \/>\n\u21aa although they are more popular brands, are <strong>less targeted<\/strong> and have a <strong>lower incidence of crime<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Victims_How_to_Proceed\"><\/span>Victims | How to Proceed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9hhwd3t-e00f902e688d5d298fbbb473a540e032 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>\u274c Do not react<\/h5>\n<p>If you find yourself in this situation, prioritize your safety and stay calm.<\/p>\n<h5>\ud83d\udc6e\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f File a police report<\/h5>\n<p>File a police report online or in person and register the incident. In Rio de Janeiro, it can be done through the <a href=\"https:\/\/delegaciaonline.pcivil.rj.gov.br\/\">Online Police Station<\/a>. Check your state&#8217;s Civil Police website to find out how to file a police report online.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is the Celular Seguro app created by the Federal Government to optimize the registration of theft and cell phone incidents. To find out more about the app, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.br\/pt-br\/apps\/celular-seguro-br\">Federal Government&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>\ud83d\udcf1 Block the IMEI<\/h5>\n<p>Every cell phone has an IMEI, a global identification number that is unique to each device. You can find it on the phone&#8217;s original box, on purchase documents or by checking accounts linked to the device (e.g. Samsung, Apple).<\/p>\n<p>\u21aa To block your device&#8217;s IMEI, contact your cell phone carrier:<br \/>\nCLARO: 1052\u00a0 |\u00a0 TIM: 1056 \u00a0|\u00a0 OI: 1057\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0VIVO: 1058<\/p>\n<h5>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Use tracking tools<\/h5>\n<p>For iPhone: Access the &#8220;Find My iPhone&#8221; app and activate Lost Mode.<br \/>\nFor Android: Access the \u201cFind My Device\u201d app and lock it remotely.<\/p>\n<h5>\u26a0\ufe0f Warn close contacts<\/h5>\n<p>Warn friends, family and colleagues about what has happened, as they may receive fake messages or scam attempts. Alerting them helps prevent fraud and increases everyone&#8217;s security.<\/p>\n<h5>\ud83d\udcb3 Monitor your bank accounts<\/h5>\n<p>Keep an eye on your bank accounts and let your bank know if your device has been stolen. This way, the bank will be aware of any suspicious activity on your account.<\/p>\n<h5>\ud83d\udcf4 Suspend access to social networks<\/h5>\n<p>Cancel access to accounts connected to your cell phone, such as social networks, email, bank accounts, shopping apps, etc., by changing your login passwords or disconnecting the accounts from the device that was stolen.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_Measures_To_Prevent_These_Crimes\"><\/span>Prevention | Measures To Prevent These Crimes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9iw5neb-b28314947868dfed2561d09ad32c15f4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5>Avoid using your cell phone in public places, especially in high-risk places<\/h5>\n<p>Avoid handling your cell phone in crowded places or those with a high risk of robbery. This simple measure helps prevent theft and the exposure of personal data.<\/p>\n<h5>Enable the two-factor authentication<\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Habilite a autentica\u00e7\u00e3o de dois fatores (2FA) nas suas contas. Isso dificulta o acesso de criminosos \u00e0s suas contas, mesmo que sua senha seja descoberta.<\/p>\n<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Make automatic backups<\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Enable automatic backups on your cell phone. Use services like Google Drive or iCloud to keep important files protected at all times.<\/p>\n<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Consider having a cell phone insurance<\/h5>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Finally, many companies offer specific cell phone insurance that covers theft, robbery and accidental damage. This way, you&#8217;ll avoid losses in the event of incidents with your device and you&#8217;ll have more peace of mind on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m9iwtmnq-012492fdd44f0866be7e96cc4c1868dc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Among the most common crimes in Brazil, cell phones robbery and theft represent a huge challenge do the country&#8217;s public security.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason,<strong> the prevention and attention are key to reducing the risk of robbery and theft<\/strong>. But if you &#8211; or a family member or friend &#8211; are a victim, understanding the dynamics of these crimes and adopting protective measures to reduce losses can put you one step ahead of the criminals and prevent even bigger problems.<\/p>\n<p>In order to be up to date with information and guidance on corporate and public security in Brazil, keep up with our content and follow us on LinkedIn by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/movisafe-america-latina\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e{\nheight:23px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m9hgdy3q-5ef3478634f16d7f92ea67f5ba0f4c5e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  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