According to the complaint filed before the Federal Prosecutor’s Office No. 5headed by Franco Picardiscammers use a Facebook profile with a False Video of the Ministerapparently generated by artificial intelligence. Besides, created counterfeit websites that mimic the aesthetics of the official portal of the Argentine Government (Argentina.gob.ar) and the newspaper La Nación, with the aim of giving credibility to the scam.
The potential victims are aimed at a form Online where they are requested Personal information and contact data, with the intention of completing the criminal maneuver and appropriating your money.
This type of fraud is not an isolated fact, since they have been detected other similar scams In social networks, in which public figures are used to promote fraudulent investments that lead to false news pages.
Tips to avoid fraud on investment platforms
The Attorney General Horacio Azzolinin charge of the UFECI, issued a series of recommendations to prevent this type of deception:
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Before investing, Investigate the reputation of the platform and confirm that it is duly registered before the competent authorities.
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Offers offers with yields Too high or unrealistic promises.
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Avoid transfers or contributions of money without having verified authenticity OF THE OFFER.
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Do not share personal information On suspicious or certification websites.
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Check the URL of promoted websitessince although they imitate the design of official platforms, they may contain spelling, grammatical or format errors.
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In case of being a victim of a scam, it is recommended to report sending an email to [email protected] with the matter “Primaorora complaint” or contact Federal Prosecutor’s Office No. 5 through [email protected].
CASE $ LIBRA: For Luis Caputo “there was no crime”
Luis Caputo referred to $ pound scandal in which the president was involved, Javier Milei. “It is not an act of government”clarified and highlighted: “There was neither intent, nor crime, nor corruption.” He also denied that he can affect the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
The official said that the Head of State “He would never do anything to benefit from him” and said that Milei “He spread a project that genuinely thought it was pro Argentina. The issue of personal benefit is beyond discussion. The honesty of the president is not in doubt.”
In addition, he said that the scammer’s nickname “is absurd and does not resist analysis.” “Cryptocurrencies is a world like that. It is a world of timberos and there is a recontra specialists,” he completed.
Despite the criticism of allied sectors such as the PRO, from where they considered “serious” what happened, Caputo did not doubt his support for the president: “I go to the war with this president.”
During an interview with A24, the minister was consulted on whether it was a use of the president’s figure by “a group of living.” “I don’t know. Surely,” said Dubitative. Then he clarified that he spoke with the head of state even about what happened: “I didn’t talk to the president of this issue.”
Source: Ambito
