She described a network of fraudsters masquerading as liquefied gas sellers on WhatsApp who aim to steal personal information and clone victims' accounts. A Scam Fueled by Cuba's Gas CrisisThis type of scam emerges amid a severe fuel crisis in Cuba. Since January 2026, CUPET halted liquefied gas distribution in most provinces due to supply shortages. The Bank of Credit and Commerce (Bandec) also cautioned in April that no legitimate transaction requires sharing the WhatsApp verification code. "We all know the hardships we face with liquefied gas, and sometimes we fall into the hands of these unscrupulous individuals out of desperation," wrote Leyva.