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Correos - Post Office - Update
They are accepting and mailing letters only to the US (no packages). You have to sign a customs declaration that they stick on the envelope. Estimated delivery: 10 days.
posted October 21, 2025
New Phone Scam
If your phone rings once then stops, be careful, it may be the “One Ring” cell phone scam. Particularly if it’s from a number you don’t recognize.
Scammers are using auto-dialers to call cell phones. The phone rings once, enough for a missed call alert, and hope you’ll call back.
According to the FTC, if you do the chances are you’ll hear something like, “Hello. You’ve reached the operator, please hold.” As you hold you are being charged exorbitant per-minute charges... on top of an international rate. The calls are from phone numbers with three-digit area codes that look like they’re from the U.S. with area codes like: 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849 and 876, but actually they are international phone numbers There’s no danger in getting the call; the scam happens when you call back.
Source: ARCR CUSTOMER SERVICE/ CCSS SERVICE Phone number: (506) 4052 4052 Ext. #121 o #105 ARCR WhatsApp: 8320 7557 (For text messages only) Website WWW.ARCR.CR
posted 17 september 2025
Social Security Paperwork
If you need to respond to SSA for the required biennial "Proof of life," send your SSA form to:
US EMBASSY SAN JOSE
Unidad de beneficios federales
Unidad de beneficios federales
Avenida 0 calle 120
Pavas, San José Costa Rica
Suggested to send it registered so there is proof of receipt from the Embassy.
Suggested to send it registered so there is proof of receipt from the Embassy.
posted 5 sept 2025