Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal (BancoPopularCR) has issued warnings and guidance to its customers regarding fraudulent text messages targeting their personal information, according to a series of posts made on March 19 and 20, 2026.
On March 19, BancoPopularCR reminded clients about its official digital channels: “Recuerde que puede gestionar sus productos y consultar información en nuestro sitio web: https://t.co/Cm9WF0Faby”.
Later, on March 20, the bank alerted followers to ongoing phishing attempts. In a public advisory, it stated: ” Aviso importante Se han detectado mensajes de texto fraudulentos que intentan engañar a nuestros clientes con supuestos vencimientos de puntos en sus tarjetas. Recuerde: estos mensajes son falsos y buscan obtener su información personal. https://t.co/XPJgmUcIHK”.
BancoPopularCR also offered specific recommendations for safeguarding data: “Proteja sus datos: • No ingrese a enlaces sospechosos • No comparta información confidencial • Elimine este tipo de mensajes El Banco Popular nunca le solicitará información sensible por SMS, enlaces o medios no oficiales.”
Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal is owned by Costa Rican workers through mandatory pension contributions and operates under a governance structure that includes the Asamblea de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras, the Junta Directiva Nacional, and the Gerencia General Corporativa. The institution provides financial services such as credit solutions, account management, and digital banking for individuals and businesses. It also aims to promote wellbeing among Costa Rican families and communities through its various initiatives (official website). Its subsidiary Popular Pensiones is recognized in the pension sector for performance and client service.
