If you are an Internet user and you are looking to invest, be careful and pay close attention to where you do it because you can be a victim of digital frauds that advertise returns that sound too good to be true.
Mexico City, October 15 (However).- The Unity of the Cyber Police of the Secretariat of Citizen Security of Mexico City (SSC-CdMx) warned yesterday about the increase in applications y fake platforms of investmentso he recommended a series of preventive actions. Here we warn you how you can avoid being a victim of this type of fraud.
How do these platforms operate and what do they “promise”?
Through a publication on its official X account, formerly Twitter, the Cyber Police warned about the growth of this phenomenon when finding applications y websites what they promise high yields with a minimum investmentbut which actually turn out to be digital frauds.
These apps operate under a professional guise by imitating real platforms and use deception strategies to defraud users. As part of your way of workingfake platforms use misleading advertising and impersonate identities so that the user falls for this fraud without suspecting it.
This type of digital fraud promises safe and fast investments in cryptocurrencies, currencies or real estate, so that you recover your investment with an extra profit in a short time. The Cyber Police indicated that once someone is a victim of this fraud, it is very difficult to recover the money invested.
#CyberAlert | The #CyberPolice warns about the rise of fake investment applications and platforms, which operate under a professional appearance and use misleading advertising strategies to defraud users. 💵💰💳
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— SSC CDMX (@SSC_CDMX) October 14, 2025
How to avoid being a victim of this cybercrime?
The capital agency provided the following recommendations to prevent you from losing your money:
- Do your research before investing. Check if the platform is registered and regulated.
- Be wary of exaggerated promises. Nobody guarantees you high returns without risk.
- Consult real opinions. Look for reviews from trusted sources.
- Take care of your personal and financial information.
- Avoid impulsive or pressured decisions.
- Don’t send money to personal accounts or use unregulated means.
- Report suspicious sites or ads.
- Take care of your assets and make informed decisions when investing. The best defense is prevention.
If you were a victim or suspect of any of these platforms, the SSC urges you to report it and avoid impunity for these cybercrimes. To do this, provide the following official contacts:
Stay informed through:
- X: @SSC_CDMX / @UCS_GCDMX