Chapter
Mexico

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

Carlos Leon 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

Gaston Huerta

Gaston Huerta

Director Fraud Prevention

Banamex

Heidy Karla Rocha

Heidy Karla Rocha

Directora General de Ciberseguridad

Agencia de Transformación Digital (ATDT) Gobierno de México

Josué Martínez

Josué Martínez

Pre sales director for Mexico, Central America and Caribbean

BioCatch

Oscar Lazcano

Oscar Lazcano

CEO

VoiSek

Rogelio Garduno

Rogelio Garduno

Fraud Prevention Director

Scotiabank

Sónia Gillies-da Mota

Sónia Gillies-da Mota

Partnerships Manager

Nasdaq Verafin

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

24

august

14.00

August 24 - 14:00 UTC

6ta Mexico Chapter members

Invitation only Chapter Mexico

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

bancoppel joins gasa

BanCoppel joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to bolster fraud prevention and safeguard individuals entering the banking system.

BanCoppel has joined the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) as a Corporate Member of the GASA Mexico Chapter.

News Topic - Fraud Prevention Topic - Scam Awareness Industry - Financial Authorities
Consejos para no caer en fraudes

The emotions scammers exploit: how social engineering influences our decisions

How scammers use fear, urgency, excitement and trust to influence decisions, and how recognising these tactics can help people prevent fraud.

Topic - Scam Awareness Video Scam Trends Region - Latin America
mastercard joins gasa mexico chapter

Global Anti-Scam Alliance Welcomes Mastercard as Founding Member of Its Mexico Chapter

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) announces the membership of Mastercard as a Member of its Mexico Chapter.

News Topic - Fraud Prevention Industry - Financial Authorities Region - Latin America
gasa mexico chapter 2nd roundtable

GASA Mexico's Second Roundtable Advances Coordinated Action Against Digital Fraud

GASA Mexico's second roundtable brought together more than 35 representatives to strengthen coordination across cybersecurity, fraud prevention and other sectors.

News Topic - Data Sharing Topic - Fraud Policy Industry - Law Enforcement
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

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