The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) issued several public communications this week, addressing online scams, the release of a commemorative coin, and the role of its payment system in public transportation.
On April 16, BCCR warned citizens about fraudulent social media posts. In a tweet published that day, the bank stated: “Alertamos sobre publicaciones en redes sociales que buscan estafar a la ciudadanía. Usan de forma falsa la imagen del presidente del Banco, Róger Madrigal López, y de la periodista Glenda Umaña. Los enlaces y la situación descrita son falsos. No caiga en la trampa.” The bank emphasized that neither its president nor journalist Glenda Umaña are involved in these promotions.
On April 17, BCCR announced the sale of a new collectible coin as part of its ongoing series. According to their tweet: “Desde el miércoles 22 de abril se venderá lapenúltima moneda coleccionable de ₡25 de la serie ‘Sitios Emblemáticos de Nuestras Provincias’, alusiva al Volcán Arenal, Alajuela. Precio ₡8.500. Límite: 2 por persona.” The bank provided additional information via an external link for those interested in purchasing.
Later on April 17, BCCR recognized World Transport Day by highlighting the impact of SINPE-TP on Costa Rica’s public transportation system. The bank tweeted: “Hoy, 17 de abril, en el marco del Día Mundial del Transporte, conmemoramos este importante día destacando el aporte de SINPE-TP. Este sistema ha permitido mejorar la experiencia de las personas usuarias y contribuye a la modernización del servicio de transporte público.”
BCCR is responsible for issuing currency and maintaining financial stability in Costa Rica.
