Chapter
Mexico

Join the fight against scams by becoming a member
of the GASA Mexico Chapter.

Carlos León Carlos Ascencio Heidy Karla Rocha Kimmo Soramäki Lorena Buzon
mexico

Why does GASA Mexico exist?

Online scams are a growing threat in Mexico and Latin America, costing consumers billions and overwhelming law enforcement systems.

What do we do?
GASA Mexico protects consumers in the country by conducting studies, collaborating, and sharing best practices.

  • Strategic Convenings
  • Research & Insights 
  • Industry Collaboration
  • Actionable Intelligence
139 billion pesos

lost to scams in a year.

 

3 out of 4

Mexican adults say they have been victims of a scam.

79%

of scam attempts in Mexico occurred on platforms with a direct messaging feature.

GASA MEXICO

Board members

GASA Mexico is guided by a cross-sector council of leaders committed to combating scams and fraud in the country.

Erika Mata Sanchez

Erika Mata Sanchez

Directora de Seguridad de la Información y Prevención de Fraude

BanCoppel

Evan Myles

Evan Myles

Senior Analyst

Nasdaq Verafin

Heidy Karla Rocha

Heidy Karla Rocha

Directora General de Ciberseguridad

Agencia de Transformación Digital (ATDT) Gobierno de México

Oscar Lazcano

Oscar Lazcano

CEO

VoiSek

Rogelio Garduno

Rogelio Garduno

Fraud Prevention Director

Scotiabank

Meet the Mexico team

The GASA Mexico team leads regional initiatives to strengthen collaboration and combat fraud across the country.

Sissi De La Peña

Sissi De La Peña

Director - Mexico Chapter

Milagros Oreja

Milagros Oreja

Marketing Coordinator - Mexico

Madisyn Fox

Madisyn Fox

International Partner Manager

Foundation members & partners

Trusted organisations across Mexico are uniting under GASA to take collective action against online scams.

Corporate members & partners
Supporting members & partners
Associated organisations

Upcoming events

27

august

15.00

August 27 - 15:00 UTC

Alianza Informativa Antifraude: Periodistas y Ecosistema Técnico en Diálogo

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Mexico

3

september

15.00

September 3 - 15:00 UTC

Combatir el fraude sin fronteras: colaboración interregional en América Latina y más allá [Mesa redonda, solo por invitación]

Invitation only Chapter Mexico

14

october

14.00

October 14 - 14:00 UTC

Primer Foro Anual Mexicano Contra las Estafas

Invitation only Online Event Chapter Mexico

Latest blogs & research

Banking Collaboration Strengthens Fraud Prevention

A network is beaten by a network: Mexico's banks move from remediation to prevention

GASA convened the ABM Fraud Committee and Mexican banks to advance the enriched agreement and strengthen coordinated fraud prevention across the sector.

Best Practices Topic - Fraud Prevention Video Industry - Financial Authorities
La colaboración bancaria refuerza la prevención del fraude

Una red se combate con una red: la banca mexicana avanza de la remediación a la prevención

GASA reunió al Comité de Fraudes de la ABM y a bancos mexicanos para avanzar el convenio enriquecido y fortalecer la prevención coordinada del fraude.

Best Practices Topic - Fraud Prevention Video Industry - Financial Authorities

Why Mexico’s Anti-Scam Response Needs Cross-Sector Coordination

GASA Mexico Chapter's Sissi De la Pena explains why scam prevention in Mexico requires stronger coordination across finance, telecoms, platforms, government and civil society.

Best Practices Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Financial Authorities

GASA Mexico Shares Scam Prevention Tips During the 2026 FIFA World Cup

GASA Mexico shares practical advice for football fans on avoiding ticketing, travel, phishing and payment scams during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Best Practices Video Region - Latin America Industry - Consumer Protection & Authorities
De Viena a México: ¿Cómo hacer operativa la Agenda Global Antifraude?

De Viena a la Acción: GASA México y UNODC México Cierran Brechas Operativas

GASA México y UNODC México formalizan un Acuerdo de Intercambio de Comunicaciones, convirtiendo los compromisos globales de Viena en acción coordinada contra el fraude.

News Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Policy Makers Region - Latin America

La Industrialización del Engaño: Por qué 2026 será el año en que las estafas cibernéticas cambien para siempre

El auge de la inteligencia artificial está eliminando las señales tradicionales de alerta y transformando las estafas en un sistema industrial a gran escala.

Research Industry - Telecom Operators / Hosts Scam Trends Topic - Fraud Research