Mérida, Yucatán — The Yucatán state government has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages and WhatsApp messages that impersonate official notifications for traffic fines or tax payments, aiming to steal personal and banking information.
State authorities said the scam messages appear to come from government agencies and include links to fake payment portals for contributions, fees, or administrative penalties.
Officials stressed that no state agency sends payment links via SMS or instant messaging apps and urged residents to treat such communications with suspicion.
What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Message
As a preventive measure, authorities recommend:
- Do not open any links in the message.
- Do not share personal, banking, or financial information.
- Immediately block the sender’s number.
- Delete the message to avoid risks.
- Report the fraud attempt to the appropriate authorities.
Residents are advised to conduct any official transactions, inquiries, or payments only through the state government’s official websites and channels, and to avoid responding to messages that pressure them into making immediate payments or create a sense of urgency.
The state government said it is working with the Secretariat of Administration and Finance and the Public Security Department on ongoing efforts to prevent cybercrime and strengthen public protection against such scams.
Officials emphasized that public cooperation is key to reducing the impact of these frauds and reiterated the importance of reporting suspicious messages and using only official means for payments or information related to fines, taxes, or any other government procedures.
