How to avoid being a victim of fraud like the one lived by the driver of ‘Sol the Sun’ at the Katy Perry concert? | News from Mexico

Mexico City.- The journalist Ana María Alvaradoknown for his work in the Sol Sol program, it was victim of a scam outside the Arena City of Mexico while attending A concert of Katy Perry. His testimony ignited alerts about a fraud modality that has become common in mass events in the capital.

During one LIVE TRANSMISSION OF IMAGE TELEVISIONAlvarado said with indignation how it was deceived by false employees who They offered an alleged “VIP parking” for 200 pesos.

I went to the Katy Perry concert in the Mexico City Aren

– The driver explained.

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How do parking scammers operate in concerts?

As explained by Ana María Alvarado, those responsible for fraud They use a convincing appearance: Security vests, badges and a seemingly professional attitude. They are presented to drivers with the promise of a Fast and exclusive accessjust in the midst of chaos and traffic that is usually generated around the enclosures.

They tell you: ‘Put it on your windshield and let you in’, when you tell them ‘And the VIP parking lot?

– The journalist said visibly annoying

These false workers They take advantage of misinformation and the hurry of the attendees to achieve their goal. Once They receive money, disappear or indicate a parking area that actually has no relationship with the enclosure.

Joanna Vega-Biestro was also deceived

This type of fraud is not an isolated event. The also Journalist Joanna Vega-Biestro He shared a similar experience he lived in the National Auditorium.

They take advantage of what is arms, of the tumult, because in the auditorium the same, they charged me 250 pesos. It gives you courage “

– assured

Vega-Biestro added that, when noticing whatand the scammers acted in groupshe preferred not to confront them for their safety. This statement reinforces the concern that It is a well -organized network that acts in different parts of the city.

Who is responsible? What the authorities and enclosures say

Ana María Alvarado was emphatic in clarifying that this type of deception It occurs outside the official facilities.

They do it on several sides, they are very well structured, this is not the responsibility of the places because it is from the doors to outside ”

– pointed out

The Arena Mexico Cityfor its part, it has free parking with capacity for 5,000 vehicles. Although some tickets include special spaces, There is no “VIP” modality that must be paid externally. In addition, the enclosure has previously noticed that it does not authorize sales in the surroundings.

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Recommendations to avoid being a victim of this scam

For those who attend concerts or mass events In the city, it is important to take precautions such as the following:

• Verify in advance If the ticket includes parking or if there are official areas available.
• Do not pay strangers in cash On public roads, although they behave uniform or badge.
• Search for official signaling of the enclosure and ask directly to accredited staff.
• Denounce If you are a victim of this type of fraud.

Ana María Alvarado He finished his story with a call to precaution.

It gives you courage to see your face (…) with 200 that sell 200 tarados “

– He said with frustration

His intention, he said, is to prevent more people from falling in this deception as common as dangerous.