scams in costa rica

Social networks bring us closer but also make us more vulnerable. Fake profiles can be made in just five minutes and used to run scams that steal personal data. It…

A young waitress who worked at a restaurant in Alajuela took photos of bank cards in order to steal information from them to use later. The accused is a 21-year-old…

A stockbroker and two accomplices have been accused of defrauding 19 investors out of $33 million. The main suspect is believed to have handed over adulterated account statements to mislead…

A new initiative seeks to fine those who deliver phones into prisons with over ¢4 million, or ten base salaries. The fine is extremely high due to the danger implied…

Inmates scam people from jail. This has been known for some time but little can be done about it, well little because Costa Rica is unwilling to take away access…

A sorcerer was arrested by the OIJ on Tuesday in Los Angeles, Liberia. This self proclaimed wizard had set up a mystical center in his home where he offered services…

Although many of us know the the scams being run from Costa Rica in the 20th century – Sweepstakes, real estate, crypto currency, investing….the list goes on and on….there were…

Costa Rica Scams – Sometimes scammers in Costa Rica do not get away with it.