AI-Powered Crypto Scams in Colombia: Losses Exceed COP 52.6B

Colombian authorities report that AI-enabled impersonation scams, using deepfakes of celebrities and family members, have driven crypto fraud losses past COP 52.6 billion. The scale of losses indicates a significant escalation in cyber-enabled financial crime, though the exact number of victims and the breakdown of AI's role remain unclear. This highlights the growing threat of AI-driven social engineering in Latin America's digital economy.