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INSS Fraud Scheme Involves R$110 Million Paid to Credit Firms, Careca do INSS Call Center, and R$2.5 Billion Association Revenue in 2024

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Updated May 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

Investigations into a large-scale fraud scheme involving the Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) have uncovered that associations implicated in the illicit discount practices paid at least R$110 million to credit companies. These companies facilitated the fraudulent enrollment of retirees into credit agreements. Evidence from spreadsheets and breached confidentiality records reveals the extent of the financial transactions tied to this scheme. Additionally, the fraud was reportedly supported by a call center, referred to as the "Careca do INSS," which managed customer service operations to sustain the fraudulent activities targeting retirees. The associations under scrutiny saw their revenue increase by 253% during President Lula's administration, rising from R$702 million in 2022 to approximately R$2.5 billion in 2024. This investigation highlights systemic issues within the INSS and the involvement of multiple actors in exploiting the pension system.

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Marcos Petrucelli

@MarPetrucelli

'Bald INSS' used SAC to support Social Security fraud Scoundrels!!! https://t.co/bKjClvmEvb

O Tempo

@otempo

INSS: investigated associations raised 253% more under the Lula administration Income from entities increased from R$ 702 million in 2022 to around R$ 2.5 billion in 2024 https://t.co/gxQiWTESm1

Revista Oeste

@revistaoeste

'Bald INSS' used SAC to support Social Security fraud https://t.co/D71puCBdYz