Authorities Warn of Fake Driver’s License Scams in Chetumal

A warning sign about fake driver's licenses in Chetumal, Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (Imoveqroo) has warned the public about a surge in fraudulent driver’s license offers circulating on social media and messaging apps, announcing plans to file criminal complaints against those responsible.

Rafael Hernández Kotasek, director general of Imoveqroo, said these services defraud people seeking to obtain or renew licenses and are illegal, as the documents lack official security features and have no legal validity.

He emphasized that the only legal way to process a driver’s license is through authorized physical modules or official mobile units, whose schedules and locations are published on institutional channels.

Hernández Kotasek stated that there are no intermediaries or alternative mechanisms to expedite the process outside official procedures.

He urged the public not to resort to these illegal offers and warned that both those who produce or sell fake documents and those who acquire them could face legal consequences, including criminal proceedings.

As part of the response, the institute said it will formalize complaints in the coming days based on citizen reports about individuals promising licenses without required requirements or evaluations.

Hernández Kotasek called the practice an illicit activity and urged citizens to report online posts or messages offering irregular license issuance.

The state agency reiterated the importance of verifying the authenticity of vehicle-related procedures to avoid fraud, financial losses, or legal problems from counterfeit documents.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across CancĂșn, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx