How Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel Is Preying on Americans I IRONCLAD

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Published 2024-05-29
Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf learns about how the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel is raking in millions by preying on elderly Americans with elaborate phone scams.

His guest, Steve Fisher, is an investigative reporter based in Mexico City who covers organized crime in Mexico for outlets including the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and the LA Times.

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All Comments (21)
  • The US government has always gotten their hands dirty with the Mexican Cartels. To me they are exactly the same , I see no difference.
  • @jalamela1480
    You guys should do a video about how Americans of Mexican decent that are ex USA military are training the cartels, selling them weapons, and teaching them how to make explosives, etc.
  • @Sassytxsonia
    I am so glad you are covering this subject! I don’t know who is leading the bogus calls from Medicare. But I was receiving over 40 to 50 calls a day. At the same time, I was looking for a new job - So I answered every call. First of all - I’m not old enough to receive Medicare. Second - I am Not on any government assistance. These calls come from a number you’re unable to call back. I finally had enough. I looked up Medicare’s phone number… I waited roughly a hour to talk to a representative of the organization. When the representative came in the line and asked for my information. I explained I’m not old enough to be on Medicare however can you check the data base to see if my phone number is attached? I let her know her organization is calling me more than 40 times a day. I also explained I must answer the phone because I need a job… and I’m worried that the *ONE call I Need to receive is going to happen and more than likely I’ll answer it with a less than friendly voice. The representative said it is impossible that they are calling me due to the fact they don’t make out going calls. I asked if there is a company that is calling on behalf of Medicare regarding benefits.. she asked me to hold on. She came back and gave me a donotcall government website. I added my number to that list. I then called my phone provider and asked if they could block phone numbers that aren’t real. (Meaning if I dial the number back it is not a working number) The phone company told me not to answer calls from people I don’t know. Great service! (Double eye roll, sigh) Regarding the people that called- I haven’t given them any information however how many senior citizens have? The elderly person would think they are speaking to Medicare? Important note - even though I signed up on the donotcall government site, I still receive calls but it’s dropped to roughly 15 to 20 calls a day
  • America can find bin Laden but can’t stop cartels in America 😱🤯🤯
  • Unpopular opinion here from a Méxican. Every cartel member and sicario is a north American agent but they just don't know yet.
  • @felixthecat4584
    Organized crime is organized for a reason. Drugs might be an easy payday, but if you expect them to be happy with that you just do not understand the human condition. Power corrupts, you know the rest. 50 years from now cartels and corporations will be the same thing.
  • @peacesmakers
    When IRONCLAD does more real "Journalizing" than so-called journalists from msdnc & their ilk. Investigative journalism at it's finest!
  • @Africanman341
    He needs to be very careful, that reporter from Mexico 🇲🇽
  • @cwisaac22
    An elderly women whom I love dearly was scammed for $60,000. When we had a conversation about how it had happened, she said she was very lonely and she appreciated someone taking time to give her the attention she needed. She thought they might be up to something, but she craved companionship and they fulfilled that need for her.
  • @feonix138
    These scams are played on the victim's greed.
  • @jamesswain100
    This is interesting, however, it happened to me in 1976. I wanted to work on the Trans Alaskan pipeline. As a Union Pipefitter I paid 400$ to a “placement“ company that “Guarantee Me” a job on the pipeline. I lost my 400.00$ but didn’t give them any more money and they stopped all contract. Outstanding video and thanks!
  • @COBBADAMS
    Mr. Andy, I really enjoy your podcasts. I tried not to find another podcast to listen to, but dayuum! You and Mr. Shawn and Team Dog are my 3 faves! Keep up the great work brother and thank you!
  • Interesting and good information, gonna spread the word n recommend the cast
  • @imnosheep13
    OK * PAUSE RIGHT THERE * " So , you send us this $3000 tax, and we send you your $75000" 😂😂😂 Id be like.. JUST GO AHEAD AND DEDUCT THAT TAX FROM THE 75, and SEND ME $72000 !!!! 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽🤣🤣🤣
  • @Bwh-rm3py
    Cartels would be a good training op for US special forces.
  • @jaminova_1969
    My friend who is disabled had her social security # stolen and it was appearing that whomever (plural) was using it was working at McDonald's up and down the East &Southeast states and used it for medical bills as well as, filed an insurance claim. Very much a nightmare to try to help her undo the damage. I hate criminals who prey on defenseless people like seniors!
  • @_nick_d
    I worked for a national bank for many years, these scams are not new, I heard of them back in 2005 when I started. The elderly that get hit for the most usually have beginning stages of Alzheimer’s or other diminishing mental capacity and get sucked in. I knew of a client that sent off several hundred thousand dollars. Only thing you can do from originating bank POV is put an alert on profile and pull the client aside and talk them out of it.
  • @sentfromdaniel
    A friend of a friend was telling me he was on a ride across the border with other motorcycle riders and this cartel held them for a ransom. And got it. Was the weirdest story to hear that a bunch of giant American vets on motorcycles were taken captive in Mexico