# Criminal fraud and extortion in Mexico and Argentina > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-fraud-and-extortion-in-mexico-and-argentina > Updated: 2026-10-28T16:40:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Authorities in Mexico and Argentina are addressing various forms of fraud, extortion, and theft. In Mexico, Condusef issued an alert regarding ‘vishing’ schemes where criminals impersonate bank security employees and claim the Tax Administration Service (SAT) detected irregular movements to extort money. Additionally, security guards were detained in Nuevo León for an alleged jewelry store robbery involving significant amounts of cash and precious metals. In Argentina, criminal activities range from sophisticated telephone scams to physical thefts. Investigations revealed a group operating from prisons in Buenos Aires province using fake police identities to extort money by claiming family members were in legal trouble. Other reported incidents include digital fraud involving the misuse of personal data to access digital wallets, large-scale extortion within families, and various commercial thefts including robberies at car dealerships and butcher shops. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Various criminal incidents reported across Argentina and Mexico Police in Argentina and Mexico have reported various arrests and investigations involving extortion, digital fraud, jewelry theft, and commercial robberies. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-guards-arrested-for-jewelry-store-robbery-in-san-pedro-garza-garca ### 2026-10-28: Fraudulent phone scams targeting bank accounts and families Authorities in Mexico and Argentina are warning of rising telephone scams involving fake bank officials and impersonated police officers to extort money through psychological pressure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fraudulent-phone-scams-targeting-bank-accounts-and-families --- Cite as: Criminal fraud and extortion in Mexico and Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-fraud-and-extortion-in-mexico-and-argentina