A 22-year-old man in São Paulo successfully recovered R$ 2,000 after realizing he was the target of a scam involving a payment machine. The incident occurred in the Pompeia neighborhood on the afternoon of March 7, 2025. The young man managed to seize the payment device from the scammer, allowing him to reverse the unauthorized charge. This event highlights a broader trend, as internet scams have reportedly increased by 8.2% in 2023, prompting warnings from authorities to protect personal data and remain vigilant against fraud.