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Pemex Warns of AI-Aided Scams Offering Fake Investments, Contracts and Jobs

The state oil company urges reports to its internal watchdog following impersonation attempts using AI-generated videos.

Overview

  • Pemex says fraudsters are promoting nonexistent investments and supposed contracts while recruiters push bogus vacancies that require advance payments.
  • The company emphasizes it does not offer public investment opportunities, noting that only specialized firms invest through specific contracts.
  • Hiring is conducted solely through institutional channels, and Pemex does not work with intermediaries who charge to expedite procedures.
  • The fraudulent schemes circulate on digital platforms via fake social-media profiles and AI-produced videos that impersonate public officials.
  • Pemex asks the public to report suspected scams to its Unidad de Responsabilidades using the institutional link or contact details and reiterates its transparency and anti-corruption stance.