Overview
- Mexico City security agencies issued public warnings on June 24 about a surge in fraud tied to the 2026 World Cup after they detected fake betting sites, counterfeit apps and deceptive promotions.
- Officials say criminals push links through social media, text messages, emails and messaging groups to lure fans with “guaranteed” predictions, large bonuses or free bets.
- Some fraudulent pages copy the look of trusted companies to ask for registrations, identity documents and bank card details so attackers can steal money or take over accounts.
- Authorities advised users to confirm a platform’s legal authorization, check for HTTPS and a lock icon, avoid clicking unsolicited links and never share passwords or verification codes.
- The Cyber Police published reporting channels and urged keeping devices and antivirus software updated, enabling two-factor authentication and checking promotions only on official company channels.