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December isn't just synonymous with bonuses and the end of the year: it's also peak season for digital fraud. In Colombia, scams using AI-cloned voices increase by up to [a certain percentage]. 30% off this monthAccording to a study by the University of San Buenaventura, why? There's more money in circulation, more raw emotions, and less digital attention, both from employees and customers.
Today, just a few seconds of public audio are enough to accurately replicate the voice of a CEO, supplier, or customer. Add to that leaked databases and the use of social media, and the stage is set for fraud targeting businesses.
Law 2502 of 2025 changes the game
With the new Law 2502Colombia classifies the use of AI for identity theft, especially in voice deepfakes, as an aggravated crime. This implies:
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Higher penalties if the use of AI to deceive is proven.
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Corporate responsibilityIt is not enough to say "we were victims". Active prevention is required.
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Reputational risk high for companies that do not act with due diligence, especially in B2B environments.
How these scams operate in B2B companies
Although they are usually linked to individual victims, attacks are migrating towards corporate environments:
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"Urgent CEO" FraudThe scammer clones the CEO's voice and requests an urgent transfer. He uses real information to make the scam believable.
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Supplier impersonationThey clone a supplier's voice and request a bank account change. The result: lost funds.
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Deepfakes in customer serviceThey impersonate customers or employees to gain access to or modify critical data.
How to protect yourself? Invest in AI agents
The answer isn't just in firewalls or annual talks. Agentic AI It allows you to design autonomous agents that interact with your processes and systems, acting proactively to mitigate risk. For example:
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Agents who filter suspicious calls before transferring them to humans.
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Modules connected to the CRM that detect unusual patterns and suggest verification steps.
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Periodic fraud simulations to train teams realistically.
This approach is part of a true digital transformation, in which marketing, customer service and security automation are no longer optional, but pillars of competitiveness and innovation.
Framework for action for B2B companies in LATAM
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Governance and policiesClear protocols for payments, data changes, and urgent calls.
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Processes and playbooks: standardized responses for incidents and identity validation.
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AI technology and agentsActive solutions that integrate cybersecurity and CRM.
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Culture and trainingFrequent simulations and training for key teams.
Protecting your business is not just a technical matter. It's a strategic action that impacts the competitive intelligence, the trust from your B2B customers and the sustainability of your operations. AI is not just part of the problem; when applied correctly, it's also part of the solution.
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