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Mexico City Cyber Police Warn of 'Resume Under Review' Job Scam

The alert follows a rise in reports of bogus recruiter calls that shift to WhatsApp to harvest sensitive data or spread malware.

Overview

  • Scammers phone job seekers claiming a submitted résumé is being considered for a vacancy to create urgency and trust.
  • Victims are then asked to continue on WhatsApp, where criminals can manipulate conversations and send malicious links or files.
  • Targets are pressed for personal identifiers, banking details, passwords, or codes, exposing them to identity theft and financial fraud.
  • Authorities urge applicants to verify employers independently, avoid sharing CURP, RFC, INE or card data, and keep communication on official channels.
  • People are advised not to add unknown numbers or send documents, to save evidence, use security tools like antivirus and two-factor authentication, and report attempts to the SSC Cyber Police.