Through social networks the Cyber Police warned about a new scam mode known as “cross call”, where criminals simulate a virtual kidnapping before his victims.
According to the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City, this strategy is a psychological manipulation designed to exploit the fear and the confusion of victims in order to obtain an economic benefit.
If you constantly receive calls from unknown numbersbelow we will give you some keys shared by the Cyber Police to avoid falling into this fraud.
They launch an alert regarding the increase in cross-call scams. Photo: Generated with AI
The authorities point out that a key point to avoid receiving fraudulent calls on your mobile device is not to share personal information on social networks. In addition to paying attention to the following points:
- Check the identity who contacts you
- Be wary of unknown numbersreport and block the contact or group
- Use passwords safe and unique words to identify your family members
- Set the privacy of your social networks to limit who can access your personal information
- If you detect a suspicious profile or an attempt to fraudreport it directly to the competent authorities, such as the Cyber Police
If you have any questions, suspicions or complaints, remember that the Cyber Police Unit is available 24 hours a day, by calling: 55 5242 5100 ext. 5086 or email: policia.cibernetica@ssc.cdmx.gob.mx
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