• October 9, 2025
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  • October 9, 2025

Authorities Dismantle Major Cybercrime Ring Exploiting Digital Wallets

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – A sophisticated cybercrime organization accused of stealing over ¢60 million (approximately $115,000…
  • 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…
  • September 25, 2025

Pastor Accused of Elaborate Property Fraud Scheme

Cartago, Costa Rica — A Cartago architect has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, a Christian pastor, alleging a complex,…
  • 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 22, 2025

Costa Rican Woman Arrested in Massive Vacation Booking Scam

Heredia, Costa Rica — A woman identified as Rodríguez Murillo was arrested in Heredia, Costa Rica, on Monday morning following…
  • 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 19, 2025

SINPE Móvil Scam Exploits Recycled Phone Numbers

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rican authorities issued an urgent warning on Friday, September 19, 2025, alerting the public…
  • 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 17, 2025

iPhone 17 Launch Fuels Online Scams

San José, Costa Rica — The highly anticipated release of Apple’s iPhone 17 has unfortunately become a breeding ground for…
  • September 10, 2025

Phishing Attacks Surge in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has experienced a dramatic 132% surge in phishing attacks over the past 12…