Overview
- Sonora’s Cyber Unit warned of the “Honeytrap” or “Novias Virtuales” scheme and opened report lines at 800-77-24237 and reportes.ciber@sonora.gob.mx.
- The CDMX Cyber Police recently reported growth of these scams across social networks, dating apps and even online games, with risks that include sextortion and identity theft.
- Scammers rush to private chats or video calls, coax victims into sharing sensitive content, then demand money or favors under threat of exposure.
- Officials urge users to verify identities, avoid sending intimate content or money, reject unknown files or apps, enable two-factor authentication and tighten privacy settings.
- Research cited in coverage describes a “double hit” for victims, with financial losses accompanied by severe emotional harm such as shame and isolation.