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Coyoacán Detains Man Posing as Urban Services Worker to Defraud Seniors

The arrest underscores official warnings that residents must request free urban services exclusively through SUAC to avoid impostor scams.

Overview

  • Officers from the Escudo Coyoacán unit arrested the suspect in Colonia El Reloj after confirming his fraudulent identity in a surveillance operation.
  • The man wore a fluorescent vest and unbranded yellow helmet and charged 1,500 pesos per tree pruning job, mainly targeting older residents.
  • He presented only an electoral ID and issued handwritten receipts before fleeing without performing the promised services.
  • The Alcaldía de Coyoacán reiterated that all urban maintenance work is provided free of charge and requires a SUAC request with a tracking folio.
  • Local security and civil protection authorities have warned of ongoing impersonation schemes and encouraged residents to report suspicious workers via official hotlines.