The Financial Superintendence of Colombia, together with the Superintendence of Companies and the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, published a progress update on the “Me informo y cuido mi dinero” campaign, reporting that its joint prevention sessions on illegal deposit-taking and other forms of financial fraud have reached 31 cities and towns and attracted 4,891 in-person participants since 2022. The results were presented during a prevention event hosted at the Superintendence of Companies in Bogotá, where the authorities also announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the cooperation developed through the initiative. Across more than 91 public sessions, the campaign has focused on helping people assess offers promising attractive, fixed and quick returns that may in practice be illegal fundraising schemes, and on warning about purported brokers promoting foreign exchange or Forex investments. It has also highlighted risks linked to borrowing through digital platforms and mobile apps that may provide unclear information, charge very high interest, or use unconventional collection practices. Outreach was amplified through 139 interviews with local media in the locations visited. The authorities indicated that the 2025 activities will close with one additional campaign event in Pasto, Nariño.

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