Brazilian Government Warns of Scam Linked to Fake 'Auxílio Reconstrução 2026' Benefit

The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development has alerted the public about a circulating scam related to a non-existent financial aid program called 'Auxílio Reconstrução 2026.' Fraudulent messages spreading on messaging apps and social media claim that recipients can receive R$ 1,680 by clicking on a false link to confirm eligibility for the benefit.

The ministry clarifies that the 'Auxílio Reconstrução 2026' as advertised in these messages does not exist, and the communication is not from the federal government. Official information and services regarding the legitimate Auxílio Reconstrução benefit — a one-time payment to families who have suffered material loss or displacement from officially recognized natural disasters — are only available through the government's formal website at auxilioreconstrucao.dataprev.gov.br/reconstrucao/cidadao/.

Authorities advise citizens to exercise caution by not clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information to unauthorized or unofficial pages. The ministry underscored the importance of skepticism toward messages promising government benefits in exchange for personal data or immediate action.

This warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to protect Brazilian citizens from fraudulent schemes that exploit emergency aid programs and to clarify the scope of actual government assistance available.