Crossing the Andes, we found ourselves in the digital valleys of Peru, where a new variation of the loan scam awaited us. Much like the schemes in Brazil, these operations played on hope and desperation, luring victims with promises of financial relief. The setup was so convincing that it seemed like help was just within reach – until it vanished, leaving victims exploited and vulnerable.
Since 2024, threat actors have created at least 16 scam domains impersonating one of Peru’s leading banks. This particular phishing targets individuals through a seemingly legitimate loan application process, designed to harvest valid card credentials and corresponding PIN codes. These credentials are then either sold on the black market or used in further phishing activities.
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Source: Group IB
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