Mayor Rocío Adame of Playas de Rosarito held a meeting with representatives from the municipality’s various security agencies and, through the Secretariat of Citizen Security, headed by Héctor Manzo Ruvalcaba, provided a series of guidelines to strengthen the response attempted phone extortion reports.
Phone extortion is a crime in which deceptive individuals pose as family members in emergencies, authorities, or companies to demand money in exchange for a supposed favor or to avoid harm. Common tactics include calls claiming a relative has been arrested or is in danger, as well as threats of legal action or demands for fake debts. In many cases, the alleged scammer insists on an immediate transfer or deposit, putting victims’ financial security at risk.
The mayor emphasized that a frequent pattern in these calls is the request for money on behalf of a supposed acquaintance, when no such situation exists. In this regard, she urged the public to stay vigilant.
“Verify whether the claims are true, hang up the call, and, if necessary, contact the supposedly affected person before making any decisions,” the mayor said and also advised against sharing personal or financial data or handing over money under pressure.
If you receive a suspicious call, report it immediately by calling 911 for emergencies.
You can also file a formal complaint with Baja California Attorney General’s Office. Information and documents for reporting extortion can be found on their official website: https://www.fgebc.gob.mx/.
This community alert follows a recent attempted extortion case reported in Playas de Rosarito. The mayor stressed the importance of victims coming forward so authorities can investigate and pursue those behind these fraudulent schemes.
For more information and to verify reported scam numbers, residents can visit the Baja California Secretariat of Citizen Security’s dedicated “Phone Extortion” section: https://www.seguridadbc.gob.mx/contenidos/engano.php.
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