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OCIF warns of fraudulent calls misusing its official telephone number

Puerto Rico's financial regulator issued the public warning on Wednesday, October 14 2026.

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The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions stated Wednesday that third parties are misusing its official telephone number to conduct fraudulent communications targeting Puerto Rico residents.[1] No details have been published on the volume of calls received, the nature of the scams being run, or how many residents have been contacted. Residents should not share no personal or financial details to any caller claiming to represent the agency.
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  1. On Wednesday, the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) stated that third parties are misusing its official telephone number to conduct fraudulent communications targeting Puerto Rico residents. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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