SOS Golpe operates a free platform for reporting digital scams, streamlining the process for victims to file complaints quickly. The service facilitates immediate requests for the preventive blocking of transferred funds with destination banks and fintechs. This antifraud social solution provides victims with actionable next steps via WhatsApp to increase the chances of fund recovery.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Victims of digital financial scams often face difficulties in reporting the fraud quickly and effectively to the involved financial institutions. The process of contacting multiple banks and providing necessary details can be time-consuming, reducing the chances of recovering stolen funds. Current mechanisms like the MED (Mecanismo Especial de Devolução do Pix) may not be sufficient to promptly block fraudulent transactions and identify "mule accounts."
Solution
SOS Golpe, operated by Silverguard, is a free platform designed to streamline the reporting process for victims of financial scams in Brazil. The platform enables users to report scams in under 3 minutes and facilitates the immediate notification of involved banks and fintechs, requesting a preventive block on the destination account. By centralizing scam reports and enriching data for fraud analysis, SOS Golpe increases the likelihood of fund recovery. The platform also provides users with a checklist of actions to take following the report, delivered via WhatsApp, to guide them through the recovery process.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals in Brazil who have fallen victim to digital financial scams, particularly those involving Pix transfers, and seek assistance in reporting the incident and recovering their funds. SOS Golpe also targets banks and fintechs looking to enhance their fraud prevention and detection capabilities.
Features
- Streamlined online form for reporting financial scams, designed for completion in under 3 minutes.
- Automated notification system that alerts participating banks and fintechs of reported scams.
- Request for preventive blocking of funds in the destination account to prevent further losses.
- WhatsApp checklist providing victims with guidance on subsequent steps for fund recovery.
- Centralized data collection to enhance fraud analysis and identify patterns in digital scams.
- Partnerships with a network of financial institutions ("Guardiões") committed to rapidly addressing fraud reports.
- Informational resources, including a digital security guide and articles on common scams like the "Golpe do Pix".