Yape is a mobile application launched in 2017 by Credicorp, the parent company of Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP). It allows users to send and receive money instantly using only a recipient’s phone number, QR code, or alias. The app has gained massive popularity due to its simplicity, low transaction costs, and accessibility for unbanked populations. As of recent reports, Yape has millions of active users across Peru, processing billions of soles in transactions annually.
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With no way to pay, Diego went to the real Yape headquarters. He showed them the fake app on his phone. The tech team extracted the malware but confirmed his worst fear: his legal ID was now linked to over 50 fraudulent transactions. The police took him in for questioning. Yape is a mobile application launched in 2017