# Woman Reports Financial Loss After Dating App Scam in Brazil Victim claims an agronomist engineer exploited her credit card and vehicle, causing significant debt. - **Source:** [G1 – Globo](https://g1.globo.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/44fa16f1-c347-4050-89f7-629c6531a2f4 ## Systematic Financial Exploitation A resident of Luís Antônio, São Paulo, reported being defrauded by Fernando Vasco Fernandes, a 38-year-old agronomist engineer. The victim claims she lost approximately 15,000 Brazilian Reais after lending him her credit card and vehicle. She describes the experience as a period of extreme emotional distress and lasting financial instability. ## Pattern of Deceptive Behavior At least five women have filed police reports against the suspect, who allegedly targeted victims through dating applications. Other victims from Ribeirão Preto and Marília reported losses of 26,000 and 30,000 Reais, respectively. The suspect consistently used romantic involvement as a mechanism to solicit funds under various false pretenses. ## Common Fraudulent Pretexts The suspect frequently claimed to have been robbed, suffered from sudden illness, or experienced bank account blocks to extract money from his partners. He consistently promised to repay the borrowed amounts, but these promises were never fulfilled. The victims were left with mounting debts and unresolved legal issues regarding vehicle fines. ## Legal Misconceptions and Arrogance When confronted by a victim threatening to contact the police, the suspect allegedly mocked the threat, claiming he would not be imprisoned because he holds a university degree. He incorrectly cited the right to a special cell for educated individuals, displaying a dismissive attitude toward the potential legal consequences of his actions. ## Invalidation of Special Privileges The suspect's belief regarding special prison treatment is legally outdated. In 2023, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil ruled that special prison conditions for individuals with higher education degrees are incompatible with the national Constitution. This judicial decision effectively removed the legal shield the suspect claimed would protect him from incarceration. ## Ongoing Police Investigation Local authorities are currently investigating the multiple complaints filed against the agronomist. Reporters from EPTV visited the suspect's known address in Sertãozinho, São Paulo, but he could not be located for comment. No legal representative for the suspect has been identified or reached to provide a statement regarding the allegations. ## Long-term Financial Impact The victims face severe consequences, including significant credit card debt and accumulated vehicle fines incurred while the suspect had access to their property. The emotional toll, described by one victim as a period of depression, highlights the psychological manipulation often present in these types of romantic fraud cases involving financial exploitation. ## Broader Implications of Fraud This case underscores the risks associated with financial interactions in online dating environments. The recurring nature of these reports suggests a calculated strategy of targeting vulnerable individuals. As investigations continue, the focus remains on locating the suspect and addressing the financial damages sustained by the multiple women who have come forward. ## Sources covering this story - https://g1.globo.com/sp/ribeirao-preto-franca/noticia/2026/11/06/mulher-diz-que-emprestou-cartao-de-credito-e-carro-a-golpista-estou-com-dividas-ate-deus-sabe-quando.ghtml — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._