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In Tlalnepantla A criminal phenomenon is expanding that leaves numerous families without savings: fraudulent sale of cars through social networks.
The recent arrest of nine alleged members of the network “Auto Club Di Force” It represents just a breath. According to neighbors, scammers modify names, images and profiles to keep the business active and evade the authorities.
The group published attractive ads on Facebook Marketplace, offering vehicles with prices up to 40% below the real value. The publications appeared legitimate and contact was established through profiles with photographs, reviews and false comments from supposed clients.
After convincing the buyer, they summoned him to an empty store in Plaza Mega Soriana, on Gustavo Baz, to request a deposit “to reserve the unit.”
The Monroy family fell into the trap. A woman identified as América Robles accompanied them to the bank to build trust; There they gave 100 thousand pesos for a Vento 2020 that never arrived. “They had everything prepared, even receipts with letterhead. We didn’t suspect anything,” they said.
Despite the arrests, neighbors report an increase in cases in neighborhoods such as San Andrew, Tech themanch and Industrial. Every week new pages appear with different names and identical promotions. “It’s a digital epidemic. As soon as we close one account, three more open,” warned a merchant.
Residents demand greater surveillance and coordination between cyber police and municipal authorities, as they believe that crime advances faster than investigations.
The FGJEM urges possible victims to report; However, distrust and fatigue prevail among citizens in the face of an illegal act that spreads silently and constantly.