We are aware that, on occasion, individuals unrelated to Mijares have used or may illegally use the name of Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C., our corporate image, and/or the names of our attorneys.
These communications may include a copy of the Mijares logo, engagement letters, and fake telephone numbers, as well as describe in detail fictitious circumstances with the intent to defraud the recipient.
Fraudulent emails and communications typically use domain names similar to ours. However, legitimate emails from Mijares only use the @macf.com.mx domain. We do not use Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, or any other email provider addresses.
We recommend that you delete fraudulent emails and messages and do not respond to them. If you are unsure whether you have received a legitimate communication from us, we have a dedicated email address that you may use to report suspicious communications and potential fraud: prevencion@macf.com.mx Our Information Security team and/or our Crime Prevention Officer can answer any questions you may have.
In accordance with our Firm’s Criminal Control Policy, and in compliance with the organizational control for crime prevention established under Article 421 of the National Code of Criminal Procedures, this page will display specific alerts when detected in order to prevent any fraud to the detriment of third parties.
SPECIFIC ALERTS.
What does the fraud consist of?
We are aware of fraud involving the misuse of the firm’s name and that of one of our associates. We have identified potential fraud attempts involving deepfakes that impersonate the identity of our associates and attempt to offer engagement letters that are neither authorized nor recognized by our Firm.
If you receive unexpected messages, calls, or video communications allegedly from our partners, please verify their authenticity through official channels before taking any action.
What should I do?
If you receive a communication, email, engagement letter, or payment request allegedly from Mijares, you should conduct your own verification by confirming the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly through reliable and established means.
You may contact the Crime Prevention Officer to confirm whether the individuals or firms are regulated and authorized to offer a service or request bank transfers. In other circumstances, additional verification methods may be required, such as consulting public records (for example, telephone directories and business registries).
