tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post5157529346024346358..comments2023-05-29T14:08:24.825-03:00Comments on Brazil in My Eyes: Personal Security at the World Cup - BrazilKris Brazilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-40121509671911904932014-06-07T21:45:04.961-03:002014-06-07T21:45:04.961-03:00I visited Rio in Nov.2013 and stayed in a tourist ...I visited Rio in Nov.2013 and stayed in a tourist area. I had to got to 4 or 5 banks to try to get money from an ATM. Ridiculous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-34345831075733639702014-05-31T07:33:59.700-03:002014-05-31T07:33:59.700-03:00Okay, I am going to have to change that recommenda...Okay, I am going to have to change that recommendation. I am very sorry to hear about all the cloning etc. That's terrible to start out that way. <br /><br />I have studied security here for the past year--we had three kidnappings in front of my sports club, neighbors were getting held up with their kids in front of schools, and I made an effort to understand what is going on. I am sure there is a large difference between Saquarema and Sao Paulo. We have more than 11 million residents here. It is a large city by any standards, and has the security risks that come with it.<br /><br />I personally go to only one ATM in all of Sao Paulo. It's inside the sports club and relatively safe. All my cards have chips. Anyway, I thank you for your input and I'm going to put in a note above so no one, hopefully, gets cards cloned at the airport.Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-69653138864274655652014-05-31T01:08:33.955-03:002014-05-31T01:08:33.955-03:00I know of three people...one is currently staying ...I know of three people...one is currently staying with me and it happened last week, it was the only ATM he had used, some guy in Peru got over £500, he's got the money back but lots of hassle and he now waiting for a new card to arrive in Brazil... all their cards had been cloned from using Rio airport ATM's and all different banks... I've read about it on other blogs too. It seems the problem appears to just be at the airports. I live in tranquil Saquarema...you describe a Brazil I don't know...I've never had any issues at all even in Rio, feel safer here than Europe.Maggie Pathttp://www.campinbrazil.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-23767981082472555442014-05-20T18:13:39.799-03:002014-05-20T18:13:39.799-03:00Hmmm, well, your team is in São Paulo! Yeah, yeah,...Hmmm, well, your team is in São Paulo! Yeah, yeah, just the training center, poor kids get to fly around a bit.<br /><br />Bring your rain gear. It's rainy season in the northeast--we would seriously love to have it here but no, it's for you. <br /><br />Until recently I would have said that you will be more than fine in Recife. From my security research, Recife was one of the safest cities in the northeast--queen of the pigs as it were, as the northeast has the worst homicide rate in the country. Nah, that shouldn't worry you--that is mostly drug war stuff. Recently Recife suffered from a police strike that resulted in mass mayhem in the streets--you can pull up an AP article on it from last week here: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/brazil-bracing-widespread-protests-23728839. That being said, the police has already promised not to strike during the Cup.<br /><br />My English student is from Recife. She says to be as cautious as in São Paulo and to just dress down. You are American, and probably there's much you can do to hide your gringo-ness. That's not an insult--the same is true of this blonde, blue-eyed tall person writing this. She (and I) do not believe that the tourists are targets so you should be fine. Be aware that fewer people speak English there than here so a few phrases in Portuguese will be helpful.<br /><br />I am sorry to say that I can't help on Natal. Never been there. Seems nice. Also rainy at this time of year. <br /><br />Have TONS of fun!Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-90050658356981751812014-05-20T17:20:50.157-03:002014-05-20T17:20:50.157-03:00This is some great information. Everyone travelin...This is some great information. Everyone traveling to Brazil for the World Cup should read it. Like many Americans, I won't be in São Paulo. Any advice or ideas of what to expect in Natal or Recife?<br /><br />Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-75248192265324147342014-05-19T19:27:49.928-03:002014-05-19T19:27:49.928-03:00I agree. Don't use the card at the airport. My...I agree. Don't use the card at the airport. My husband's card was copied there (he was in town on business and we no longer had our Brazilian acct with the chipped card). Chips aren't quite as common in the US as they are in Brazil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-80431877418024879162014-05-14T07:42:46.621-03:002014-05-14T07:42:46.621-03:00But I can see the way out: Guarulhos Int'l or ...But I can see the way out: Guarulhos Int'l or Galeao Int'l<br /><br />Best of luck to you and your family and please keep writing.Renatonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-46629437677266965762014-05-13T18:59:45.900-03:002014-05-13T18:59:45.900-03:00Well, I don't know the circumstances so it'...Well, I don't know the circumstances so it's hard to know if they were watched getting in the cab with laptop cases and then followed. That is not uncommon. It is fairly rare for random robberies of taxis because there is no way the robber can know if they are getting a person with nothing or a person with something. I would say that if you are getting into a taxi at a shopping mall and you are carrying bags from Coach and whatever, you may be a target. If you get in the taxi at a corporate location with a computer bag, you had better be careful. Do you know any details?<br /><br />By the way, even taxi drivers get held up once in a while. Talking to one a few weeks ago, he says there are places he will drive people anymore because the risk is too high.Brazil in My Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17642752452907878525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-46783226916036359512014-05-13T18:54:45.037-03:002014-05-13T18:54:45.037-03:00Got word a friend's co workers were robbed at ...Got word a friend's co workers were robbed at gunpoint WHILE inside a cab today in SP. How common is that? Is that a known Brazilian thief technique?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-45686576377496961742014-05-13T10:12:56.403-03:002014-05-13T10:12:56.403-03:00Hi Renato,
I completely agree...it is unbelievabl...Hi Renato,<br /><br />I completely agree...it is unbelievable that we have reached the point of having to "please" the robber. I only hope that they won't be pissed off when they see I have a iphone 4 not even 4s or 5!! It is truly sad.<br /><br />I will miss Brazil, yes. And I wish it well...I wish I could see the way out of the corruption and crime...Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-64439325861262216112014-05-13T08:50:09.923-03:002014-05-13T08:50:09.923-03:00É inacreditável a que ponto chegamos, ter que leva...É inacreditável a que ponto chegamos, ter que levar dinheiro para não desagradar o ladrão, orientação inclusive feita pela autoridade de segurança oficial PM. <br /><br />I'm sure you and your family will miss Brazil but it is a lot better to miss it from a safer place. If I had the chance I would also move my family to a better place. Renatonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-80377545076493902702014-05-12T17:51:55.738-03:002014-05-12T17:51:55.738-03:00Haha! Good point!!Haha! Good point!!Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-58958522726651696212014-05-12T14:28:56.887-03:002014-05-12T14:28:56.887-03:00Nicely done! Although... I believe A&F makes ...Nicely done! Although... I believe A&F makes you look more Brazilian, not less. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-74038853734918034832014-05-12T12:57:53.947-03:002014-05-12T12:57:53.947-03:00Chip cards are hard to copy but for those of you w...Chip cards are hard to copy but for those of you without chips in their credit cards, your risks are higher. I used to work for credit card risk management and security at Visa so I do actually know some of this. I have chips in my debit and credit cards (Brazilian) and I much prefer to use those than non-chip cards (from the US). I would use a non-chipped credit card much sooner than a non-chipped debit card as your responsibility in case of loss/copy of card is US$50. Stored value cards are also an option, but I don't know if those work in all ATMs here. As I said, I've lived here 9 years and never had the bad stuff happen that you have heard/read about, though I know Americans to whom it has happened (cards without chips!)Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-82035492820664695722014-05-12T12:49:50.680-03:002014-05-12T12:49:50.680-03:00No, I am just saying that you should use your Cred...No, I am just saying that you should use your Credit Card inside of the bank, not ATM at the airport at Guarulhos Airport or GIG. I have been 3 times in Brazil and never used a Credit Card or Debit Card, I heard/read of many cases where CC was copied in Brazil mostly at airports in Brazil.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-35823070341602223172014-05-12T12:32:09.723-03:002014-05-12T12:32:09.723-03:00Hmmmm, interesting. I have lived here 9 years and ...Hmmmm, interesting. I have lived here 9 years and have never had an ATM problem, even at the airport. Want to tell me why you believe that? You're asking people to show up with a wad of money which is not safe, in my eyes.Kris Brazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16536404250677125262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434768368145739040.post-81801141436598159822014-05-12T12:30:37.453-03:002014-05-12T12:30:37.453-03:00Do NOT take your money out from ATM at the airport...Do NOT take your money out from ATM at the airports in Brazil, especially in Rio and SP and change your money at your home country/airport. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com