The Financial Superintendence of Colombia published an update on the closing events in Pasto and Guachucal (Nariño) of the national “Me informo y cuido mi dinero” campaign, run jointly with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce and the Superintendence of Companies. The initiative sought to prevent illegal fundraising from the public and other fraudulent financial schemes, and to promote informed decision-making when faced with investment offers including Forex and cryptoassets. During the three-day sessions, the authorities covered how to identify pyramid schemes, false lenders and other illegal mechanisms. The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce reported administrative sanctions of more than COP 5 billion on illegal lenders since 2022 and 418 complaints about online credit operations between January and September 2025. The Financial Superintendence of Colombia reported 14 administrative measures for illegal deposit-taking adopted between 2024 and 2025 to date, involving COP 32 billion and 1,115 affected people, while the Superintendence of Companies reported judicial proceedings related to illegal deposit-taking totalling COP 4 trillion and affecting 263,528 people in 17 cities. The campaign ran during 2025 in eight departments and Bogotá, with attendance exceeding 1,632 people.
Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia 2025-10-24
Financial Superintendence of Colombia closes 2025 anti-fraud campaign and reports 14 measures against illegal deposit-taking involving COP 32 billion
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia concluded the "Me informo y cuido mi dinero" campaign in Pasto and Guachucal, focusing on preventing illegal fundraising and promoting informed investment decisions. In collaboration with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce and the Superintendence of Companies, it addressed pyramid schemes and illegal lending, resulting in significant sanctions and judicial proceedings. The initiative reached over 1,632 attendees across eight departments and Bogotá in 2025.