Protecting Citizens: ARCA Warns About Cyber Scams
On August 6, 2026, at 1:06 PM local time, the Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) — Argentina's customs and tax collection agency — issued a preventive alert through its social media channels. The goal is to protect taxpayers from criminals seeking to steal personal and financial information.
What is Phishing?
Phishing, or identity spoofing, is a cybercrime where scammers impersonate official entities like ARCA to deceive people into revealing confidential information. They often create a sense of urgency to make victims act without thinking. In Argentina, where tax compliance is mandatory for millions of workers and businesses, these scams can be particularly dangerous.
What ARCA Will NEVER Ask You For:
- Sensitive information, such as personal or banking details.
- Passwords or access keys to systems.
- Payments through social media, text messages, or emails.
Safety Recommendations
If you receive a suspicious message, ARCA suggests following these steps to keep your finances safe:
Do This
Verify the authenticity of the sender through the agency's official channels.
Report
Forward fraudulent emails to phishing@arca.gob.ar for analysis.
Don't Do This
Don't respond or interact with the message, even if it seems urgent.
Don't Open
Don't download files or click on unknown links.
Citizen Voices and Context
In responses to the official announcement, some users raised real questions about procedures, such as having to travel long distances to pick up customs shipments or inquiries about the status of the Monotributo — Argentina's simplified tax regime for small businesses and self-employed workers. In these situations, taxpayers are reminded that they can manage their concerns through ARCA's official platform, avoiding intermediaries and protecting their data.
For the original announcement, you can access the link published by the agency: https://t.co/BPbTO7OeUo.