Mexican authorities warn of online child‑targeting scams and fake traffic‑fine SMS fraud

The municipal police of Chihuahua issued an alert about a fraud method called “Conejo Verde” (Green Rabbit) that operates in online video‑games. Criminals pose as unknown profiles, gain the trust of children, and then request personal information, photos, or money by threatening virtual kidnappings or offering virtual gifts. Families are urged to supervise game use, enable parental controls, keep communication open, and report suspicious behavior.

In San Miguel de Allende, the local security department warned residents of a new SMS scam that pretends to be a traffic‑fine notice for speeding. The messages contain links that lead to counterfeit sites designed to steal personal and banking data. Authorities advise people not to click unknown links, to verify fines only through official channels, and to treat such messages as spam.

Both alerts emphasize vigilance, avoiding sharing personal data with unknown online contacts, and reporting suspicious activity to the police.