Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications
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A large-scale loan phishing operation in Peru has been active since 2024, impersonating well-known financial institutions to steal card numbers and PIN codes. The scam uses sophisticated social engineering and infrastructure to filter and collect high-quality financial credentials. The campaign has expanded across Latin America, targeting victims in Colombia, El Salvador, Chile, and Ecuador.
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21.01.2026 17:00 1 articles · 23h ago
Loan Phishing Operation Uncovered in Peru
A large-scale loan phishing operation in Peru has been active since 2024, impersonating well-known financial institutions to steal card numbers and PIN codes. The scam uses sophisticated social engineering and infrastructure to filter and collect high-quality financial credentials. The campaign has expanded across Latin America, targeting victims in Colombia, El Salvador, Chile, and Ecuador.
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- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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The scam campaign has been active since 2024 and targets victims through fake loan applications.
First reported: 21.01.2026 17:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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The operation uses at least 16 scam domains impersonating a leading Peruvian bank and around 370 unique domains overall.
First reported: 21.01.2026 17:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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Victims are lured through targeted social media advertisements promoting fast and accessible loans.
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- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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The scam uses staged verification processes to build trust, including facial recognition that always fails, forcing victims to enter card details.
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- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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Card numbers are verified using the Luhn algorithm, ensuring only genuine cards proceed.
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- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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Victims are prompted to enter additional sensitive information, including online banking passwords and a 6-digit PIN.
First reported: 21.01.2026 17:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00
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The campaign has expanded to Colombia, El Salvador, Chile, and Ecuador, impersonating financial brands in these countries.
First reported: 21.01.2026 17:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Peruvian Loan Scam Harvests Cards and PINs via Fake Applications — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 21.01.2026 17:00