Tax identity theft is a recurring problem in Yucatan. The Taxpayer Defense Office (Prodecon) announced that the cybernetic falsification of the E.firma has increased significantly, a condition that forces complaints from SAT users.
Roberto Carrillo Granados, delegate of the agency in the entity, declared that among the most recurrent complaints from users is the improper use of the electronic signature (e.firma), which is commonly “pirated” electronically.
This digital resource, used to validate tax procedures, has been violated in numerous cases, leading innocent people to accumulate tax debts that, sometimes, exceed hundreds of thousands of pesos.
Carrillo Granados emphasized that an increase in tax fraud has been detected in the state, a problem that mainly affects individuals who are registered without their consent as employers before the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and Infonavit.
This situation, he said, generates significant debts, embargoes, and other legal problems that can put people’s assets at risk. They warn about the confidentiality of the E.firma.
He mentioned that, every week Prodecon receives between 5 and 10 cases of fraud of this type. The problem is noted when a third party registers a physical person as an employer before official institutions without their knowledge, generating economic obligations related to IMSS quotas and contributions to Infonavit.
When these payments are not made, debts accumulate that, in addition to generating interest, can lead to the immobilization of bank accounts and seizures of properties, in addition to losing credit conditions because they are added to the bad debt bureau.
Although some victims detect the problem in time, many others only find out when legal proceedings have been initiated, there are complaints and embargoes, and charges for tax debits are made before the institutions.
Faced with this situation, the agency began dialogues with the IMSS and Infonavit to find solutions that prevent this type of problem against individuals. However, the authorities have recognized that one of the main causes is the lack of care in the use of the e.signature since some taxpayers share it with family, friends, or accountants without properly supervising its use.
Carrillo Granados stressed that the e.signature has the same validity as a physical signature and its misuse can have serious legal repercussions. He recommends that this tool be used only for personal and essential procedures, always under strict supervision.
Although there are legal means of defense to resolve tax fraud, the processes can be long and do not always guarantee a favorable result.
Finally, Prodecon urged citizens to protect their e.signature and avoid sharing it, even with trusted people, to reduce the risk of being victims of tax fraud that affects their economy and assets.
