Authorities in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, have identified a significant rise in digital fraud, specifically highlighting the hijacking of WhatsApp accounts to solicit fraudulent money transfers from victims' families and friends. This tactic, known locally as tarjeteo, exploits the digital identities of users.
The surge in online scams exposes critical vulnerabilities and cracks within Cuba's technological infrastructure, highlighting the state's current inability to effectively protect everyday users from escalating cybercrime threats.
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