Uruguay bank union and Argentina central bank warn of family‑impersonation and fake‑investment scams

The Asociación de Empleados Bancarios del Uruguay (AEBU) released a financial‑education video aimed at seniors and their families, highlighting the “family impersonation” fraud where scammers pose as relatives in urgent situations to request money. The material advises victims to pause, verify the caller’s identity, use pre‑arranged emergency passwords and consult other family members before sending funds.

The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) issued an alert about new virtual scams that use fabricated images, videos and the identities of bank officials to promote fraudulent investment platforms. Scammers contact potential victims via email, WhatsApp or SMS, demanding advance payments in dollars to release alleged foreign transfers. The central bank reminded the public that it never solicits payments or promotes investments through any channel and outlined steps to verify messages, protect personal data and report incidents to the specialized cyber‑crime unit.