Alert for false state subsidies: criminals offer access to financial aid to Peruvians by social networks after prior deposit

In recent months, various complaints have revealed the existence of a Staff network that, through social networks and telephone calls, they supplant the identity of state entities to offer false subsidies. This type of fraud It has generated significant economic losses for many Peruvian families, especially those in vulnerability.

The modalities used by criminals vary, but mostly follow a similar pattern: they contact victims with credible information about alleged financial aid and demand a money deposit to expedite the process. These scams affect people who are going through difficult moments, such as the loss of a family member or the birth of a child, taking advantage of their need and ignorance of legal procedures to obtain real subsidies.

How do scams of false subsidies operate in Peru?

The ESPEASTORS They use shared information on social networks to identify possible victims. In recent cases, it has been detected that criminals contact families who have lost a loved one and inform them about an alleged subsidy for funeral, ensuring that the payment must be made within a limited period. Fraud related to maternity subsidiesin which the beneficiaries are communicated to make a previous deposit to access compensation.

One of the most commonly used methods includes the impersonation of state officials. Criminals employ real names of entities such as EsSaludhe Nation Bank and the ONPwhich gives greater credibility to the scam. In addition, they send emails or messages from WhatsApp with counterfeit documents that appear to be official procedures.

Entities supplanted by scammers to deceive citizens

The institutions most used by scammers include Nation Bank, EsSaludthe ONP, the College of Engineers and the Medical College, among others. In many cases, criminals use forms and falsified seals to make victims believe that the process is authentic.

According to recent reports, losses exceeding 1.6 million soles have been reported during the last year due to this fraud modality. The use of illegal databases and corruption within some entities have also facilitated the access of scammers to sensitive information from citizens.

Keys to identify and avoid fraud with state subsidies

To avoid being a victim of these Scamsit is important to know the official procedures to access subsidies. No public institution requests early payments nor does it require urgent procedures in less than 24 hours. In addition, the Death subsidies o Maternity require formal documentation and go through an administrative process that cannot be accelerated through additional payments.

Another key factor is to verify the identity of the people who make contacts. The official entities have attention channels and websites where the authenticity of the information can be confirmed. In case of receiving suspicious communication, it is recommended to denounce the attempt to fraud to the corresponding authorities to prevent other people from being victims of this criminal modality.