Bank Fraud Help · Uruguay
Scotiabank Uruguay Fraud: How to Report It and Stop the Money
If money left your Scotiabank Uruguay account without your permission, or you paid a scammer, contact Scotiabank Uruguay straight away and ask it to block the payment and your card. The first minutes matter most.
Do this first
- Call Scotiabank Uruguay’s official line below, or use help inside the official Scotiabank Uruguay app. Never use a number from a text, a caller or a search result.
- Give them the transaction details (amount, time, and the account or number you paid) and ask them to block your card and stop or recall the payment.
- Change your online banking password and PIN if anyone may know them. Scotiabank Uruguay will never ask for your PIN, password or a one-time code.
- Report it to the police too: see who handles cybercrime in Uruguay, and keep screenshots of every message and payment.
Official Scotiabank Uruguay fraud contacts
Scotiabank Uruguay
Bank- Lost or stolen card:+598 2 140 1800
App or online: In digital banking: temporary card block (bloqueo temporal)
Know this about Uruguay
- Uruguay has no single fraud hotline for all banks: call your own bank's number.
Report it to the police too
Cybercrime agencies in Uruguay lists who to report to, and our step-by-step guide covers the rest: How to Report Cybercrime and Online Fraud in Uruguay (2026).
Common questions about Scotiabank Uruguay fraud
- What is the Scotiabank Uruguay fraud helpline number?
- Scotiabank Uruguay lists these numbers on its own website: Lost or stolen card: +598 2 140 1800. Always dial the number printed on your card or shown in the official app if you are unsure.
- How do I report fraud to Scotiabank Uruguay?
- Call Scotiabank Uruguay's official line, or report it in the app or online: In digital banking: temporary card block (bloqueo temporal). Tell them the amount, the time and the account the money went to, and ask them to block your card or the payment.
Other providers in Uruguay
These contacts were read on Scotiabank Uruguay’s own website on 3 October 2026. If a number has changed, use the one in the official app and tell us. Ministry of Cyber Affairs is not Scotiabank Uruguay and cannot recover money. All Uruguay providers are in Bank Fraud Help: Uruguay.