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This archive brings together reporting on digital deception techniques used to manipulate people into handing over access, credentials, or sensitive information. It covers email scams, phone-based fraud, messaging ploys, and other channels, with emphasis on how these tactics affect organizations and users across Latin America, along with the warning signs that help detect them.

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

Brazil’s BCB 766 updates Pix MED

Brazil updated the Pix DICT manual with deeper tracing, an 80-day response window, and new MED 2.0 adjustments.

Aug 24, 2026 · 38 min

Brazil Open Finance and Deepfake Fraud

Evertec shows how Open Finance, Pix and facial biometrics are creating new fraud paths in Brazil, and how banks and regulators are responding.

Aug 3, 2026 · 38 min