CIBERCRIMES: ESTELIONATO VIRTUAL NO DIREITO BRASILEIRO

The research addresses the topic of cybercrimes, focusing on virtual fraud in the context of Brazilian law. The main objective is to analyze the elements that make up the practice of virtual fraud, investigating its insertion in the Brazilian legal system and the evolution of the rules that govern this crime. In addition, the research discusses the emergence of virtual fraud, its distinctive characteristics and the punishments provided for in current legislation. The study also seeks to understand virtual crimes in Brazil and evaluate preventive measures aimed at victims, aiming to reduce and inhibit the practice of this crime, which has grown with the digitalization of everyday transactions. Strengthening digital education policies and creating protection mechanisms for users, especially the most vulnerable, are strategies that should be adopted in conjunction with the application of criminal laws. The conclusion highlights the need for more effective educational and legal policies to mitigate the damage caused by this type of fraud in the cyber environment.