Britons in Brazil ruthlessly robbed via Goodnight, Cinderella: how to avoid fraud.

Scheme 'Goodnight, Monkey Girl'

According to The Sun: In crowded bars and clubs, tourists peacefully enjoy cocktails while elegant women wait to pounce on them. They lure vacationers with free drinks, mixing them with powerful sedatives, and then rob their victims of money, phones, and passports when they lose consciousness.

These fraud schemes have become popular in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro, where cases of robberies and assaults on tourists are becoming increasingly common. Police warn that British tourists are targets, as they often wear expensive items and have limited knowledge of the area.

“These women usually visit places where tourists gather, making them safe for attacks.”

Professor Bayard de Couto Boitex

Remember that drugs such as Rohypnol and GHB are commonly used, capable of causing memory loss, paralysis, and even respiratory failure in case of overdose.

Final Recommendations

Professor Boitex emphasizes the importance of following basic safety rules. He advises never leaving a drink unattended and paying attention to its preparation. Furthermore, it's not wise to invite strangers to your accommodation – this can be extremely dangerous.

Tourists from other countries can also fall victim to such schemes. For instance, last year a businessman from Minnesota, Dwayne Antonio Morris, died after being surrounded by women who deceived him. It turned out that Morris was under the influence of drugs, which led to fatal consequences.

It is also important to remember that, according to the professor, 70% of victims of such attacks are men:

“These perpetrators typically seek to steal personal belongings rather than cause physical harm.”

Professor Bayard de Couto Boitex

Therefore, tourists are advised to stay alert and follow simple recommendations to avoid dangerous situations while traveling.