Brazil: Student misuses teacher’s ID to sign up for betting sites

A teacher from Jardim Alegre, a small municipality in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná, has filed a police report after discovering that a student had used his personal details to open online betting accounts. The student allegedly accessed the teacher’s CPF, Brazil’s national tax identification number, during a school bingo activity.

According to the teacher, the student initially asked for this information under the pretext of transferring BR50, as it’s a common data to be shared to do instant transfers. The situation raised suspicion when the student admitted he was using the teacher’s account to move funds linked to a betting win.

The investigation revealed that the student created betting accounts using the teacher’s personal information, likely to exploit bonuses offered for first-time users. This incident has renewed attention on how easily accessible data, even minor details, can be misused for identity fraud on gambling platforms.

Good to know: In Brazil, registering with a betting platform typically requires only a CPF number and basic personal details

The case was reported to the state school, where the student confessed and apologised. His mother also met with the teacher to issue a formal apology. The school documented the event and notified the Regional Education Authority, which is overseeing next steps.

Authorities confirmed that the matter has been forwarded to the Paraná Civil Police, and that the investigation is ongoing.

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