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#fraude digital

This tag brings together reporting on scams, identity impersonation, and deception tactics that affect users, companies, and public institutions across Latin America. It also covers the methods used to spread these schemes, how victims respond, and the warning signs that help identify malicious activity online.

Colombia SFC opens comment period on open finance

The Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia opened comments on GERCO and open finance standards through Sept. 15.

Sep 5, 2026 · 4 min

Colombia Leads Fraud Reports by Text Messages

In Colombia, 71% faced at least one fraud attempt in the past year, and 82% say these cases are increasing.

Sep 3, 2026 · 3 min

Peru Leads Digital Fraud in Regional Surveys

Experian found 73.5% of Peruvians faced at least one digital fraud attempt and 88% say these attacks have increased.

Sep 3, 2026 · 4 min

Bolivia launches Cibersegura 2026 with Entel

Entel, Agetic and the ATT unveiled Bolivia Cibersegura 2026 to strengthen the CSIRT and the country’s response to digital threats.

Sep 3, 2026 · 3 min

LATAM Pass exposed member data in Brazil

LATAM confirmed a LATAM Pass incident in Brazil that exposed member data. The company said it contained the event and notified Brazil’s ANPD.

Aug 24, 2026 · 2 min

Chile sees rise in digital payment fraud

Chile reported nearly $100 million in banking fraud in the first half of 2026, with more complaints and higher debit card fraud.

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil: Fraud and Identity Cases Rise

Brazil is seeing more impersonation scams, stolen phones and false public records, with bank losses reaching billions of reais.

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min

Chile and Colombia Move Against Digital Payment Fraud

Chile reported nearly $100 million in banking fraud, while Bogotá warned of fake payment messages. Brazil also saw sharp increases.

Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min

Argentina BCRA Tightens Cyberresilience Rules

Argentina’s central bank has tightened rules for banks, PSPs and key payment systems, adding incident reporting and root-cause analysis in five days.

Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min

CDMX makes phishing a crime, up to 6 years

Mexico City added phishing to its local penal code, with prison, fines and higher penalties when victims are vulnerable.

Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min

Argentina's BCRA Tightens Digital Filings

Argentina's central bank ordered financial firms and payment providers to route filings through formal digital channels and updated market infrastructure

Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min

Mexico Moves Ahead on Cybersecurity Law

Mexico is debating a Cybersecurity Law and an AI framework, with talks focused on incidents, digital fraud, data, and sector oversight.

Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min

BCRA Tightens Fintech Oversight in Argentina

Argentina increases traceability for PSPs, while Mexico adds anti-money laundering duties and the industry links cybersecurity with anti-fraud.

Jul 31, 2026 · 2 min

Argentina's BCRA tightens credit provider rules

The central bank expanded reporting duties for non-financial credit providers and renewed anti-scam guidance for bank customers.

Jul 28, 2026 · 4 min

Peru’s SBS warns of digital fraud

Peru’s SBS flagged more identity theft complaints in July 2026, tied to unauthorized banking transactions

Jul 25, 2026 · 2 min

BCRA Steps Up Warnings on Digital Fraud

The BCRA warned users not to share credentials through unofficial channels and explained how to file claims after account-draining fraud.

Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min

Brazil: 42.5% of frauds already use AI

In Brazil, 42.5% of financial frauds already use AI, and deepfake use jumped 830% between 2024

Jul 11, 2026 · 2 min