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2 clusters · 34 sources · 17 days · First seen · Last updated

Utility company impersonation scams in Argentina

Overview

Fraudulent schemes targeting electricity utility customers have been reported in different regions of Argentina. In Corrientes, scammers are using Facebook and Instagram advertisements to promise false discounts of 50% for 24 months to retirees and public employees. These criminals use the Dpec logo on WhatsApp to pressure victims into enabling “screen sharing” functions, allowing them to monitor sensitive banking credentials and facilitate unauthorized transfers.

In Entre Ríos, the distributor ENERSA reported a tactic where criminals pose as company personnel to coordinate fraudulent meter changes. In these instances, scammers request WhatsApp verification codes to seize control of users' accounts, subsequently impersonating them to solicit money transfers from their contacts.

In Santa Fe, Aguas Santafesinas has issued warnings regarding a wave of water meter thefts and phishing attempts conducted through unofficial digital channels.

Entities

Secretaría de Economía · CFE · Banorte · Edenorte · Emilia Esther Calleja Alor

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 34 sources
    CFE reports rising debt and announces advertising partnership

    CFE's financial debt rose to 501,315 million pesos in Q3 2026, while the utility will now use electricity bills to promote the Buen Fin 2026 commercial event.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Dpec energy users in Argentina targeted by WhatsApp scams

    Scammers in Corrientes, Argentina, are using fake Dpec energy discounts via WhatsApp and social media to steal banking credentials through fraudulent screen-sharing requests.

Sources

actualidadbonaerense.com · cablecarver.com · canal44.com · ciudadano.news · contralinea.com.mx · diario55.com · diariodebatepregon.com · diariopanorama.com · el-periodico.com.ar · elceo.com · elciudadanoweb.com · eldia.com · eleco.com.ar · elfinanciero.com.mx · entreriosahora.com · extra.ec · federalaldia.com.ar · finde.latercera.com · fmalba.com.ar · impulsobaires.com.ar · laprensafederal.com.ar · magazine-hd.com · miradorprovincial.com · motorcyclenews.com · noticia.do · periodicoaustral.com.ar · primicia.com.ve · radiord.com.ar · rbnoticiasymas.com · sapo.pt · sinmordaza.com · tribunanoticias.mx · vanguardia.com.mx · xeu.mx

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