Overview

• Local media in Argentina and Mexico City officials warn of a spike in phishing via email, WhatsApp and social networks using bait words to trick users.
• Scammers send messages with counterfeit logos and formats that redirect to fraudulent pages requesting usernames, passwords and verification codes.
• Cybersecurity experts highlight lure words such as “urgente,” “premio,” “dinero” and “sorteo” as common triggers in malicious messages.
• Authorities cite weak or reused passwords and the lack of two-factor authentication as key vulnerabilities enabling rapid account takeovers.
• The Secretaría de Seguridad Pública offers a free helpline at 800 77 24237 for victims seeking guidance to secure or recover compromised accounts.