#fraude
This archive brings together coverage of deceptive schemes, identity impersonation, digital scams, and other tactics that target users, companies, and institutions across Latin America. It also tracks social engineering campaigns, illicit payment methods, and the prevention, investigation, and compliance measures shaping the region’s cybersecurity response.
BCRA and Banxico adjust fraud rules
Argentina's BCRA added fraud management to operational risk rules, while Banxico keeps a public consultation open.
Sep 27, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil tightens Pix and crypto reporting rules
Brazil’s central bank updated Pix rules and expanded Coaf reporting for virtual asset transfers and self-custody wallets.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min
Chile, Mexico and Brazil tighten PLD rules
Chile, Mexico, Brazil and others are speeding up new data, fraud, cybersecurity and virtual asset rules through 2028.
Sep 21, 2026 · 37 min
Argentina's BCRA tightens fraud controls on transfers
Communication A 8473 requires fraud risk scoring for electronic transfers and sets rollout deadlines for banks and payment providers.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA tightens anti-fraud controls in payments
Communications A 8473 and A 8477 add a fraud risk score and update payment rules. The central bank also opened a cybersecurity tender.
Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay BCU proposes stronger authentication
The BCU opened a consultation on stronger authentication for wallet enrollment and transactions, plus a deadline for complaints.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA sets fraud score for transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks, PSPCPs and payment administrators to add a fraud risk score for transfers.
Sep 20, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA orders fraud scores for transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks and PSPCPs to use fraud-risk scores for electronic transfers, with staggered deadlines.
Sep 19, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA imposes fraud score on transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks, PSPs and payment administrators to assess fraud risk in electronic transfers.
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA and CNV tighten transfer controls
The BCRA created a fraud-risk scheme for transfers, while the CNV made transfers the only allowed way to move client funds.
Sep 17, 2026 · 3 min
Peru's MEF reports X account breach
Peru's Ministry of Economy and Finance said its X account was breached and security protocols were activated to regain access.
Sep 17, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina's BCRA tightens transfer controls
The central bank mandated risk scoring for immediate transfers and set rollout deadlines for banks, PSPs and payment scheme administrators.
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min
Mexico tightens controls on SPEI
Banxico, CNBV and the SCJN backed a week of tighter controls on payments, transfers and customer verification in Mexico.
Sep 11, 2026 · 3 min
Argentina's BCRA adds public data to fight fraud
Argentina’s central bank will open public data for instant-transfer operators to detect fraud and illegal gambling, starting in 2026.
Sep 7, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens PIX rules
New PIX rules take effect March 1, 2027, adding stronger anti-fraud controls.
Sep 5, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA and CNBV tighten anti-fraud rules
Argentina and Mexico adjust anti-fraud rules: the BCRA adds a documented risk program, and the CNBV expands authentication.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
Argentina BCRA expands fraud controls to PSPs
Communication A 8471 covers financial entities, PSPCPs and other registered PSPs, with phased rollout through Sept. 1, 2027.
Sep 1, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil tightens data and Pix fraud controls
Brazil’s central bank is revising open finance rules and speeding up Pix safeguards with AI, standard alerts and bank-to-bank sharing.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto rules
Brazil expanded its anti-fraud regime to PSAVs and clarified that preventive holds also apply to self-custody wallets
Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min
Brazil orders 24-hour crypto transfer holds
Brazil's central bank will hold certain crypto transfers over $10,000 for up to 24 hours to help prevent fraud.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min