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Argentina online fraud surge

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By mid-September 2026, new fraudulent modalities emerged in Argentina. In Tandil, the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) warned of a digital ‘uncle’ scam where criminals pose as social media buyers, claiming to have overpaid for items to pressure sellers into immediate refunds. Simultaneously, Banco Provincia (BAPRO) alerted the public to fake investment advisors using social engineering. These scammers often request victims to share screens or install remote access applications to steal security codes and facilitate unauthorized transfers, sometimes using fictitious platforms to display fake profits. Technological advancements have also introduced more sophisticated impersonation tactics. Economic journalist Willy Kohan reported that his likeness was manipulated using artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos on YouTube, promoting fraudulent investment schemes. Although the synthesized voice featured a suspicious Spanish accent, the videos used his image to lend false credibility to the scams. On September 18, authorities in Buenos Aires province expanded their warnings to include a WhatsApp scam targeting retirees and pensioners. The Institute of Social Security (IPS) and IOMA reported that criminals are impersonating these organizations to request fraudulent payments under the guise of processing a ‘fe de vida’ (proof of life) procedure. Both agencies emphasized that all official procedures are free of charge and do not require any form of payment or ~~transfer, advising citizens not to click~~ transfer. By late September, reports surfaced of increased fraud on ~~unknown links or provide personal or banking information via messaging apps.~~ Facebook Marketplace. In Paraná, a victim lost 5 million pesos from a virtual wallet during a vehicle purchase attempt, while in Santiago, a student was defrauded of 710,000 pesos while attempting to buy an iPhone. Local prosecutor offices have initiated investigations into these transactions.

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