Police and consumer agencies warn of new online scams

Spain's National Police stopped a smishing fraud that would have cost a Valladolid resident €9,327, and identified a suspected money‑mule in Granollers. The police urged caution about SMS or email links that mimic banks.

Puerto Rico's consumer protection department (DACO) announced a scheme involving fake luxury‑rental ads on TikTok, demanding a $300 upfront fee for non‑existent properties in Dorado, Gurabo and Humacao.

Colombia's transport authorities warned that fake traffic‑ticket messages on WhatsApp and SMS impersonating the SIMIT/RUNT are used to steal personal and banking data.

In Mexico, the consumer association highlighted a phishing campaign that pretends to be Ibercaja, asking customers to “renew” their electronic signature and capture account passwords.

Argentina's Vialidad Nacional and TelePASE warned of email and SMS scams that mimic the toll‑payment system, urging users not to click links or share personal data.

Argentina's police also warned about fake TelePASE emails that claim unpaid debts and direct victims to counterfeit sites.

Argentina's Neuquén police issued similar alerts for WhatsApp scams, recommending two‑step verification and verification calls before sending money.

Mexico's Sonora security secretariat issued guidance to avoid vacation‑rental frauds that post unrealistically low prices and request advance deposits.

Spain's consumer institute (Incibe) released a guide on detecting vacation‑rental scams, emphasizing suspiciously low prices, pressure tactics, and payment requests via MoneyGram or similar services.