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#suplantación de identidad

This archive brings together reporting on digital schemes that impersonate people, brands, or institutions to steal access, money, or sensitive information. It also covers phishing campaigns, messaging-based fraud, account takeovers, and social-engineering tactics affecting users, businesses, and public agencies across Latin America.

Colombia shields victims of identity fraud

Law 2573 of 2026 orders debt collection to stop, shifts the burden of proof, and deletes negative reports if identity theft is confirmed.

Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min

Colombia denies irregularities in cyber contract

The government denied irregularities in a cybersecurity contract and clarified the award date after public reporting questioned the process.

Jul 19, 2026 · 2 min

Colombia tightens fraud and Open Finance rules

New identity theft rules require merchants to halt charges and fix credit reports while fraud claims are reviewed, alongside added compliance demands.

Jul 14, 2026 · 2 min