Overview
- Receita Federal issued an official note refuting social posts that claim it will suspend bank accounts and credit cards over federal debts or overdue taxes.
- The hoax spread widely on X, Facebook and TikTok, repeating a false warning that all accounts and cards in the database would be blocked.
- The agency states it has no legal power or instruments to impose such suspensions, and that any account or asset restriction can occur only by court order with due process.
- Federal debts classified as Dívida Ativa da União are handled by the PGFN through formal negotiation and collection channels, and officials say PIX is not canceled nor are assets seized without judicial authorization.
- Authorities warn the misinformation is being used in fraud schemes by impersonators and advise people not to pay under threat and to report extortion attempts to the police.