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Paying to Get Paid: Mexico Must Regulate Social-Media Task Scams
By Blanca del Carmen Martinez Mendoza - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 07:30
Mexico must regulate social media platforms and digital fraud to stop advance-fee employment scams, writes Blanca del Carmen Martínez.
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