Os impactos da falta de punição para o crime de estelionato digital no Brasil

Abstract

The theme of the study addresses the problem of the lack of punishment related to the crime of digital fraud in the Brazilian context. Digital fraud represents a growing threat in the age of technology, and the inefficiency of punitive measures has generated serious consequences. The main objective of this study is to analyze the impacts that the lack of adequate means of combat has on Brazilian society. To achieve this, we sought to conceptualize cybercrime and digital fraud; expose the relationship between the Covid-19 pandemic and the increase in cases of virtual fraud; analyze the obstacles that police institutions face in combating cybercrime; and comment on legislative developments related to the environment and virtual crimes. The deductive and exploratory method was used, seeking to understand the phenomenon through premises. The study has a qualitative approach and is basic in nature. Finally, this work highlights the importance of a comprehensive and updated approach to face the challenges of digital fraud in Brazil, in order to guarantee the protection of citizens, legal security and the adaptation of legislation to technological dynamics.