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cybercrime

  • October 8, 2025

High-Tech Fraud Network That Drained Millions for Luxury Goods Crushed by OIJ

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A coordinated operation by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) on Wednesday…
  • October 8, 2025

Authorities Uncover Electronics Link in ¢60 Million Phishing Ring

Heredia, Costa Rica — HEREDIA – Agents from the Specialized Fraud Section of the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) executed a…
  • October 3, 2025

Costa Rica a Fertile Ground for Sophisticated Cybercrime

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Rica accelerates its digital transformation, embracing electronic payments and online…
  • September 23, 2025

Family Clan Dismantled for Online Dating Extortion

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Puntarenas, Costa Rica – A sophisticated extortion ring operating through online dating platforms was dismantled Tuesday…
  • September 19, 2025

Sinpe Fraud Rises in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican authorities are issuing urgent warnings about a surge in financial fraud targeting the…
  • September 18, 2025

Sinpe Users Urged to De-link Old Phone Numbers

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican authorities are issuing an urgent warning to Sinpe users: de-link any unused phone…
  • September 8, 2025

Cryptocurrency Crime Soars in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Cybercrime related to cryptocurrencies has seen a dramatic 40% increase in Costa Rica during the…
  • August 13, 2025

Cybercrime Exploits Moments of Distraction

San José, Costa Rica — A surge in cybercrime is plaguing San José, with scammers employing sophisticated psychological tactics to…
  • August 12, 2025

Digital Scams Soar in San José, Triggering Financial Sector Response

San José, Costa Rica — A dramatic 88% increase in digital scam reports during the first half of 2025 has…
  • August 1, 2025

Latin American Businesses Face a Cybersecurity Crisis

San José, Costa Rica — A new report paints a concerning picture of cybersecurity vulnerability across Latin American businesses. According…