Mitsui & Co. (Brasil) S.A.
Attention: Fraudulent Messages Impersonating Mitsui
Oct. 28, 2025
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Mitsui & Co. (Brasil) S.A. ("Mitsui") alerts the public to fraudulent schemes in which third parties misuse Mitsui's name and logo in WhatsApp messages and emails.
These scams aim to deceive individuals through:
- Fake job offers requiring payment for training or requesting documents via email.
Important clarifications:
- Mitsui never requires payment for training as a condition for employment.
- Mitsui does not use WhatsApp (e.g.,+55 11 97022-5647) or non-official email addresses (e.g., mitsuibrasileira@hotmail.com) for recruitment purposes.
- There is currently no company called "Mitsui Brasileira" or "Mitsui Brasileira Importação Exportação" affiliated with Mitsui.
Recommendations:
- Carefully verify the sender's identity and the authenticity of the communication.
- Do not make payments or share personal data without official confirmation.
- Seek guidance from the appropriate authorities and file a police report if necessary.
Mitsui reaffirms its commitment to security, transparency, and ethics, and appreciates everyone's cooperation in preventing fraud.