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This tag brings together reporting on fake identities, impersonated profiles, and deception techniques used to pose as trusted people, brands, or institutions. Readers will find analysis of fraud, phishing campaigns, misuse of digital channels, and tactics that affect users, companies, and public agencies across Latin America.

Colombia: bank impersonation scams rise

Banco de Bogotá warned of fraud using SMS, calls and fake links. Colombia logged more than 64,000 digital scam reports in 2025.

Oct 22, 2026 · 3 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

Chile warns of bank scam using RUT

Criminals are using Chilean RUT numbers to block bank accounts, impersonate bank staff and steal verification codes.

Sep 3, 2026 · 2 min

Colombia banks halt charges over identity theft

Colombia’s Constitutional Court cleared Law 2573 of 2026, forcing banks to suspend charges and negative reports in impersonation cases.

Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min