Brazil: Carnival and Drugging-Dating Scam 2025 February 3, 2025 Event: As the 2025 Carnival season kicks off, U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant while enjoying festivities throughout Brazil.  We encourage everyone to consider the following steps for your own safety. Actions to Take:   Be aware of your surroundings.  Avoid walking alone, especially at night. Keep windows closed when inside a vehicle.  Do not wear expensive jewelry or carry large amounts of cash.  Avoid favelas at all times, even in the context of street parties/blocos. Be alert to date drug scams.  Criminals target foreigners through dating apps or at bars before drugging and robbing their victims.  Do not accept drinks from strangers.  Do not leave drinks unattended. Trust your instincts, prioritize safety, and travel in pairs or groups. Stay informed.  Monitor the media for the latest security developments.  Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.  Criminals are often armed.  Your life is far more valuable than your personal possessions.  Report any criminal activity first to local police and then contact us at the numbers listed below if you need assistance.  Assistance:  U.S. Embassy Brasília  SES – Av. das Nações, Quadra 801, Lote 03   Brasília, DF – 70403-900  Phone: (61) 3312-7000   After-Hours Emergencies: (61) 3312-7400  E-mail: [email protected]  U.S. Consulate General Recife   Rua Gonçalves Maia, 163. Bairro Boa Vista    Recife, PE – 50070-060   Phone: (81) 3416-3050   After-Hours Emergencies: (81) 99916-9470 or (81) 3416-3060   Email: [email protected]   U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro   Av. Presidente Wilson, 147 Castelo   Rio de Janeiro, RJ – 20030-020   Entrance at Rua Santa Luzia   Phone: (21) 3823-2000   After-Hours Emergencies: (21) 3823-2029   Email: [email protected]  U.S. Consulate General São Paulo   Rua Henri Dunant, 500. Chácara Santo Antonio   São Paulo, SP – 04709-110   Phone: (11) 3250-5000   After-Hours Emergencies: (11) 3250-5373    E-mail: [email protected]  U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre   Av. Assis Brasil, 1889. Passo d’Areia   Porto Alegre, RS – 91010-005   Phone: (51) 3345-6000   After-Hours Emergencies: (51) 93345-6000 (after hours)   E-mail: [email protected]   U.S. Consular Agency Fortaleza Torre Santos Dumont, Avenida Santos Dumont, 2828, Suite 708 Aldeota 60150-162 Fortaleza, CE E-mail: [email protected] U.S. Consular Agency Manaus Edifício Atrium, Rua Franco de Sá 310 – Sala 306 São Francisco, 69079-210 Manaus, AM. E-mail: [email protected] U.S. Consular Agency Salvador Avenida Tancredo Neves, 1632, Suite 1401 Salvador Trade Center, Torre Sul Caminho das Árvores Salvador – BA, 41820-020, Brazil. E-mail: [email protected] State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444   Brazil Country Information   Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.