Cybercrime continues to increase in Mexico, and now fake business offers spread over WhatsApp have been converted into one of the most common methods of fraud. Ahead of this panorama, the National Guard issued a precautionary alert to warn the population, especially those who find themselves looking for work.
According to the authority, the perpetrators appreciate the ease of contact offered by the messaging app to send spam messages to those who promise attractive salaries, flexible working hours and instant negotiations to instill trust in victims.
AS WORKS FALSAS VACANTES POR WHATSAPP
In many cases, the messages appear to come from formal companies or professional recruiters. However, once the person answers, the agents start asking for personal information, official documents or bank details. In other cases, payments may be made through the above channels, rates or administrative channels, a practice that is a clear sign of fraud.
HOW DO ESTAFADORS WORK?
The National Guard explained that this type of encounter usually begins with a short message sent from unknown numbers. Subsequently, the best recruiters insist on keeping all communication exclusively through WhatsApp, avoiding face-to-face meetings or formal contracting processes.
Criminals have also been found to send enlaces or archives that can be used to steal personal information or install malware on devices. To appear legitimate, you can use real company names, logos or references without permission.
WARNING SIGNALS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE
The authorities noted that no serious company would ask for a personal contract, only reasonable data without a formal and verifiable process. Therefore, any request for money, urgent response or request for confidential information should be treated as an immediate notice.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO AVOID EMPLOYMENT SCAMS
Before the increase in these crimes, the National Guard issued the following recommendations:
- Always verify the authenticity of employee offers.
- Take a look directly at the official websites of the companies.
- Do not confirm messages with excessive promises or urgency.
- Do not share personal information, bank information or official documents for mensajería.
- Do not open suspicious files or files.
- Activate security measures like two-step verification.
Finally, the company urged to report any fraudulent intent before the cyber policy, noting that prevention, as well as resisting spam, is the key to not becoming a victim of fraud due to fake business offers on WhatsApp.
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