The video above comes from Ironclad. and incredible source of news and information. If you are not familiar, I highly advise you look into more content that has been provided on the YouTube channel.
This segment is about the inner workings of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The cartel has been known for their ability to adapt to changing environments in how to be as profitable as possible. Watching this video, you will be educated on a bit of history and inner workings of the cartel as they work to scam Americans out of thousands, and sometimes over a million dollars. In reference to a case that they are talking about where a sum of 1.8 million dollars was scammed out of just 1 individual. I have found the story in a USA Today article if you would like to read that as well.
The intention is to make people aware of this scam, for those who own timeshares in Mexico, and those who have received any of these calls. This is a very real threat to your livelihood and advise that conversations be had between people who may be at risk. Makes sense to think that those that are older would be prone to be victim of scams. According to the FTC (Federal Trade Commision):
“In 2021, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z young adults (ages 18-59) were 34% more likely than older adults (ages 60 and over) to report losing money to fraud, and some types of fraud stood out. Younger adults reported losses to online shopping fraud – which often started with an ad on social media – far more often than any other fraud type, and most said they simply did not get the items they ordered.”
So, we all get stupid in cyber space sometimes when we see something of desire. Whatever you are buying just realize to stick to reputable sites, or those you know are legitimate, if you don’t know, I promise you probably don’t need that pencil holder, fake watch, or jeans you think make you look cooler than all your friends. (You don’t)
Share with friends and family, let people be aware that dangers are not always just physical. Bangov Actual, out