Question 1

What is the "Timeshare Contract Resale and Exit Fee Fraud" scam in Cabo San Lucas?

Accepted Answer

Scammers posing as licensed resale agents cold-call or email Cabo timeshare owners claiming to have a buyer lined up for their unit. They request upfront "transfer fees," "closing costs," or "tax deposits" ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 before the sale can proceed. No sale ever occurs, and repeated requests for additional fees continue until the victim stops paying. Never pay upfront fees to any company claiming to facilitate a timeshare sale or exit. Verify any resale company with PROFECO (Mexican federal consumer protection agency) before engaging.

Question 2

What is the "Timeshare Pressure and "Free Activity" Bait" scam in Cabo San Lucas?

Accepted Answer

Cabo San Lucas is notorious for timeshare touts who approach tourists on the Marina boardwalk or hotel lobbies offering free boat tours, discounted activities, or complimentary breakfasts in exchange for attending a "90-minute" resort presentation. The presentation routinely runs 3–5 hours and involves intense high-pressure sales tactics to purchase a timeshare or vacation club membership costing thousands of dollars. Cancellation after signing is extremely difficult under Mexican consumer law timelines. Decline all offers of free activities from strangers near the Marina or in hotel lobbies — there is no genuinely free gift. If you are interested in a specific activity, book directly through a licensed operator or your hotel concierge. If you accidentally commit, know that Mexico's PROFECO consumer protection law gives you five business days to cancel in writing.

Money & ATM Scams in Cabo San Lucas

Timeshare Contract Resale and Exit Fee Fraud

Timeshare Pressure and "Free Activity" Bait

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