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Police crack million-dollar scheme to defraud people in United States

Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ) raided three homes and an office in Escazú Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into a million-dollar fraud and money laundering scheme that targeted people living in the United States.

Scammers are offering Costa Ricans ‘cheap tours of Florida,’ Economy Ministry says

The Economy Ministry warned Friday of a telephone scam where an allegedly fraudulent travel agency is offering Costa Ricans a discounted trip to Florida.

Scam Alert: Kolbi customers receiving fraudulent text messages

The Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) alerted its customers this week about fraudulent text messages sent to Kolbi cellphones that automatically added charges to the accounts of those who responded.

Don’t let thieves steal your Christmas bonus!

The holiday season in Costa Rica means a spike in thefts and scams. Some of them may seem obvious, but more than a few Ticos and tourists will become victims. Here's what to avoid.
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Puerto Rico Dances as Bad Bunny Owns Super Bowl Stage with Latin Power

Bad Bunny took center stage at the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday, delivering a performance packed with Puerto Rican pride that had...

Harvard’s Robert Waldinger Brings the World’s Longest Happiness Study to Costa Rica

One of the world’s leading experts on happiness and wellbeing is coming to Costa Rica, and time is running out to be part of...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Freed After Months in Detention

Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa walked free from a Caracas prison on Sunday, marking a key moment in the ongoing release of political...

Why Falling Prices in Costa Rica Are a Warning Sign for Jobs Growth and Debt

According to data released this week by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), the country recorded a -2.53% year-over-year inflation rate in...