The Secretariat of Security and Peace has launched the new line 800 - I TAKE CARE OF YOU (832 8436) to strengthen security and protect citizens from extortion attempts. This exclusive immediate response number will be operated by the Anti-Extortion Squad and will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Its goal is to offer confidential advice and direct assistance to those who are victims of this crime, with the aim of preventing fraud and cutting the cycle of extortion.
Since its creation, the Anti-Extortion Squad has attended to 64 cases in various municipalities, preventing more than 5.5 million pesos from reaching the hands of criminals. Of these cases, 38 were reported directly thanks to proximity actions, 16 through emergency 911, and 10 via anonymous report 089. This trend highlighted the need for an exclusive line for victims to receive immediate support and specialized guidance.
One of the recent cases that the Anti-Extortion Squad faced took place in a local business, where the owners received a call from a supposed official from the Tax Administration Service (SAT). They were demanded to pay 200,000 pesos to avoid alleged sanctions. Thanks to the intervention of the Anti-Extortion Squad, the business was prevented from making the payment, and an investigation was initiated to find those responsible.
The Anti-Extortion Squad is part of Axis 5 of the Operational Coordination of the New Anti-Crime Intelligence Force (CONFIA). Its work is key to identifying criminal patterns in extortion, accompanying and advising victims to avoid falling into scams, and strengthening citizen reporting and the culture of legality. In addition to the 800 - I TAKE CARE OF YOU line, 911 and 089 remain active as reporting channels. Authorities invite citizens not to be deceived and to report any attempt of extortion, as with information, prevention, and reporting, fear can be prevented from becoming a barrier against crime.
