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Three North Americans receive jail time for Costa Rica-based telemarketing scam

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The scheme, operated from a Costa Rica call center, defrauded primarily elderly U.S. citizens of approximately $11 million.
Costa Rica

U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica warns of phone fraud

The Tico Times -
The United States Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, has issued the following alert regarding suspected instances of phone fraud.
Tourism

Tourism Board warns against possible phone scams

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Do not provide sensitive information over the phone.
Costa Rica

Costa Rican residents sentenced in United States for phone scam

Alejandro Zúñiga -
“These sentences should serve as a strong deterrent to anyone seeking to enrich themselves by taking part in similar scams.”
Crime

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

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

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