The Superintendency of Finance warns of a scam that puts your financial data at risk.

In recent hours, the Colombian Financial Superintendency (Superfinanciera) issued an alert message to all citizens due to a new type of scam being carried out by third parties aimed at stealing your personal information. How can you protect yourself?

Through a message published on its official X account (previously known as Twitter), the institution stressed that criminals are using a more sophisticated technique with which they can obtain banking data in order to make transfers.

For this reason, you should avoid sharing your cell phone screen , as your financial information may be at risk. "Be wary of unknown numbers contacting you via video call or instant messaging. Official entities never request personal information through these means," they added.

(See more: These are the 7 towns near Bogotá where you could live peacefully with your family) To avoid inconveniences and headaches, try to stay alert to these types of situations that have claimed several victims in recent times. What should you do if you have been scammed?

The Ministry of Justice, through its website, highlighted the actions you should take if you have been deceived or scammed. If the amount is between 10 and 150 salaries, you will have to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office. If the amount exceeds this amount, you must file a complaint with the agency. (See more: What is the most delicious coffee brand and the one most consumed by all Colombians, according to the IA) Don't forget that during this procedure, you will need to bring your ID card along with all the evidence that can corroborate the facts in order to facilitate the investigation process.

"If you file a complaint or report with facts that are not true, you may be committing the crime of false reporting , which is punishable by imprisonment and a fine," the aforementioned ministry clarifies on its respective digital platforms.