Authorities Warn of Fake Driver’s License Scams in Chetumal

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.