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Mexico Warns of Phone Scam Offering Overseas Jobs With ‘We Have Your CV’ Pitch

Scammers use U.S. phone numbers to move targets to WhatsApp before requesting money or sensitive data.

Overview

  • The Fiscalía General de Justicia de Nuevo León confirmed the scheme as a new extortion modality targeting job seekers.
  • Reports of multiple daily calls surged from September 24 to 25, with Mexican users citing repeated contacts from international numbers.
  • Callers impersonate human resources executives using fabricated identities to entice people seeking quick income.
  • Media outlets published recurring caller IDs to help with detection, including +1 (385) 328-8875, +1 (559) 469-8599, and +52 722 980 5072.
  • Authorities urge recipients to hang up, block the numbers, and report incidents, and advise victims to contact their bank immediately and file complaints with the Fiscalía or Policía Cibernética.