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This scam pattern was documented in Mexico. The same pressure tactics appear worldwide — do not transfer money or share codes.
How the scam works
Scammers impersonate a trusted party, create urgency, and push for a transfer or one-time codes. If the story matches «Sexto golpe al hilo: otro “retiro de caja chica” confirma que OXXO es terreno libre para asaltantes », treat it as fraud until proven otherwise via official channels.
What to do
- End the call — you do not owe politeness to a scammer
- Never share SMS codes or card data
- Call the bank or agency only via the official number
- Warn family members about this script