It looks like the "jeitinho brasileiro" (aka Brazilian Lifestyle) is wildspreading across the world.
It is related to bribery, not to scams. If you are not Brazilian, it is a racist statement, if you are it is a shameful display of low self esteem.
Also, if you are not Brazilian, come visit Rio or Sao Paulo and ask for a taxi. The taxi driver will give you a "jeitinho" (a way) to steal your money putting you in a wrong route.
And take a look at the Fifa world cup stadiums built. Someone did a "jeitinho" (or a way) to elevate their final cost or in other words, stealing public resources (money came by taxes, paid by people).
I can give you a ton of examples, but nevermind, even with my low self esteem....
But if you are Brazilian, please open your eyes and get out of your bubble.