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This archive brings together reporting on voice-based fraud and its impact on organizations, users, and security teams across Latin America. It covers social engineering campaigns, impersonation tactics, and the prevention, detection, and response measures used to reduce operational and financial risk.

AI cuts phishing and fraud costs in Latin America

Experts say AI is making phishing, voice cloning and fraud cheaper across the region, while also improving cyber defense.

Sep 15, 2026 · 4 min

Colombia: AI speeds up digital fraud

TransUnion said 66% of financial consumers in Colombia faced digital fraud exposure, with vishing leading at 40%.

Sep 7, 2026 · 3 min

Chile tightens customer authentication for transfers

Chile’s CMF is enforcing stronger customer authentication for transfers and digital payments, as fraud and identity theft risks rise.

Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min

Chile warns banks on vishing scams

Banks and authorities in Chile are warning about vishing, a phone scam used to steal credentials. Fraud law and case law have tightened the rules.

Aug 1, 2026 · 3 min

Latin America bank fraud jumps 155%, BioCatch says

BioCatch raised its regional social engineering surge to 155%. In Argentina, Catamarca and Buenos Aires report new virtual scam signals.

Aug 1, 2026 · 5 min