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Illicit Data Market Exposed in Latin America: 27 Telegram Channels

3/28/2026

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Derechos Digitales, an NGO, identified 27 Telegram channels in Brazil, Peru, and Argentina that form an illicit data market.
The data sold includes credit histories and addresses.
The investigation notes some data may come from public databases.
The study finds a high degree of automation across channels, including biometric information.
The findings indicate the data is used to incite gender-based violence, prompting tighter protections for victims, especially minors.

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Story summary

Derechos Digitales, an NGO, identified 27 Telegram channels in Brazil, Peru, and Argentina that form an illicit data market.
The data sold includes credit histories and addresses.
The investigation notes some data may come from public databases.
The study finds a high degree of automation across channels, including biometric information.
The findings indicate the data is used to incite gender-based violence, prompting tighter protections for victims, especially minors.