Overview
- Shein and Temu have surged among Argentine consumers seeking low-cost imports despite high inflation, making them prime targets for fraudsters.
- Fraudulent SMS messages mimic Correo Argentino delivery notices to trick users into clicking links and providing credit-card details on counterfeit sites.
- Correo Argentino has officially disavowed these texts, confirming no digital payment requests are made by the postal service and urging message verification.
- Victims report unauthorized transactions and stolen data, with consumer-protection agencies recommending users to confirm notification origins and avoid suspicious URLs.
- Local influencers highlight Buenos Aires’s Once district as a secure and often cheaper alternative for popular goods compared to international ecommerce platforms.