NewBrazil
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in Imperatriz, Maranhão
Speaks Little Spanish and Learning Portuguese
Registration: 19 February 2018
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New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
@jonesio Thank for your response also your explanation. I hope your right about them not being able to use your CPF. The experiment you did with your wife CPF how easy it was to get and how many places it was available. Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
@Obinnau this wasn’t a scam call it was a whatapp text. It had her correct CPF and her full name. This shows they have her identification which they could try to use. This why I had her do police report this will be a way to show it was stolen ... Read More
New scam stolen CPF by NewBrazil
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ...
Thanks for the response I been reading this is becoming more a problem. I had her go make a police report and check her bank in person. The Serasa site has a phone number so I said if she want to use the service to call them. At the police station ... Read More
New scam stolen CPF
my girlfriend CPF just got stolen she got a WhatsApp telling her she need to pay a fine. We tracked the phone number to Santos just near São Paulo. Now she going to Federal Police and her bank to do a report and also there a website from the ... Read More
Tried to use my girlfriend CPF
I was at a grocery store as a experiment I put my girlfriend CPF in but the cashier said it didn’t work. Did it twice still didn’t work. When I put my CPF it works. I found it strange it didn’t work. This was just using a regular ... Read More
I was badly hacked in the USA, losing a lot and still am by rraypo
This is just a “for what it’s worthOn September 23rd, I was hacked, quite seriously. I woke up that morning like always, made my coffee, checked my WhatsApp, and then my email. I had a large number of unidentifiable SPAM/SCAM appearing ...
Sorry to hear this nightmare came true. Just another update if you didn’t know over 400,000 social security numbers were hacked. I used a service that found 2 people were using my number. So I called Social Security and had them put a block on ... Read More
Health care insurance for people over 70
I am 75 have on no medications health. Would like to know what health insurance is available in Fortaleza Brazil and monthly cost. Thanks for any information Read More
Renewing your USA passport by NewBrazil
If you choose not to renew your USA passport. You have permanent residency in Brazil. If you only wanted to travel and live in Brazil do you need a passport. If when you renew your passport do they require Tax information for both Brazil and USA. ...
If you have a past IRS tax issue then should you go in person to the US Consult to renew your passport. The Tax issue being not paying in full a past tax. But it was in progress of being resolved. Read More
Renewing your USA passport
If you choose not to renew your USA passport. You have permanent residency in Brazil. If you only wanted to travel and live in Brazil do you need a passport. If when you renew your passport do they require Tax information for both Brazil and USA. ... Read More
Renewing your passport in Brazil
My passport expires in April 2026. First question how many month before it expires should I start the process. Second what is the easy way to get it renewed. I been told you have to send it through the mail to Rio. Third is there any service that ... Read More
Buying gold in brazil by Joesphwilliams834
hi does anyone know the best way of buying physical gold in Brazil, gold coins or ingots
@Joesphwilliams834 look for a Goldsmith on Google maps this should help. Read More
Buying gold in brazil by Joesphwilliams834
hi does anyone know the best way of buying physical gold in Brazil, gold coins or ingots
@Joesphwilliams834 I would suggest you made a connection with a jewelry maker who buys gold. He get it below spot usually it 30% to 20%. Make a deal to buy it at spot. I know this use to work in a jewelry store. All the gold is usually 18K. So go ... Read More
Another tax question… by Kurterino
I had a little discussion with my accountant on Friday, and the gist of it is that he recommended to not file taxes at all, so I wanted to see how some of you guys are handling the tax situation. I’m getting a monthly pension from my home ...
First question is do you have a Brazilian Bank Account. Second are you moving money into that account. Third Brazil tax states you are taxed on all your income no matter where it is coming from. The only exception would be in the tax treaty. Still ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
Thank for your response and details of your experience with the medical. My experience with Unimed was good but the cost to get it was more than expected. I am 75 and it was 4,500 a month for 2 people. I only had to pay out of pocket for a special ... Read More
Has anyone thought about Brazil as a medical destination by NewBrazil
I been working with a local lawyer. We been discussing how cheap Dental, Eye Glass and exams, Hearing Aids cost and just general care. Also certain cities are very supportive of outdoor activities for those who like to run or bike. For example there ...
I have a update about the cost for medical care here in Fortaleza Brazil. Just had 18 blood lab tests. With a battery of other test listed below. The total cost was 785.50 Reals but in Dollars $145.00 when you add a General Doctor visit 40 Reals and ... Read More