Criminals aim to deceive those who require credit (financial services) by improperly using the name and/or logo and/or denomination through printed or digital media.
How do they try to steal my money?
Fraudsters use trade names, company names and/or corporate image of duly authorized and registered financial entities by changing a letter or letters of the name, colors or shapes of the logos.
They ask their victims to send their personal information via WhatsApp or text messages
They ask for cash advances or deposits into a bank account (in the name of a company or individual other than the financial institution being impersonated) with the supposed purpose of managing the credit, making advance payments, paying opening fees or as a guarantee, generally for the equivalent of 10% of the total amount of the credit requested, which can be from 1,000 to 200,000 pesos.
Which financial companies have reported identity theft?
-Alfa Cascade, SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Quirazo SA de CV Smart Supports. Sofom ENR
-Agrofinanciera del Noreste SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Chihuahua Corridor Producers Association SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-AVLA Insurance S.A. de C.V.
-BTCV Comprehensive Solutions S. Agrofinanciera del Noreste SA de CV. Sofom ENRCV Sofom ENR
-Achieve Your Goals, SAPI de CV Sofom ENR
-DAAB Financial Services and Solutions SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Prosperous Money SAPI de CV. Sofom ENR
-Duke Financial Service SAPI de CV Sofom ENR
-Ekscelenko SAPI SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Elaworld SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-EZY SAPI de CV Sofom ENR
-Financiera Maestra SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Fincre Servicios SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Fintigo SAPI de CV Collective Financing Institution
-Impulse for the Development of Mexico SA de CV SFP
-M&G Tecnosoluciones SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-Quant Capital SA de CV. Sofom ENR
-RJ22 SAPI de CV. Sofom ENR
-SAVVI Financieros SA de CV Popular Financial Company
-Solec SAPI de CV Economic Services. Sofom ENR
-ASTA Laskmi SAPI solutions from CV. Sofom ENR
-SP Dynamic SAPI of CV. Sofom ENR
What can I do to prevent fraud?
Keep in mind that no one asks for money to lend money, so avoid taking out loans or credits in which you have to make advances for any reason, it is usually a fraud.
Make sure that the Financial Institution is registered in SIPRES, where you can verify its address, website, logos and phone numbers, in the following link: https://webapps.condusef.gob.mx/SIPRES/jsp/pub/index.jsp
Do not provide personal documents or credit or debit card information.
Do not provide information or carry out transactions through Facebook, WhatsApp or any other social network.
For any questions or queries, please contact Condusef at the Contact and Remote Assistance Center at 55 53 400 999, or visit our website at https://www.condusef.gob.mx/.
