Accommodation Scams in Cape Cod

Fake Vacation Rental Listings

Fraudulent Airbnb and VRBO-style listings for Cape Cod cottages and beach houses copy photos from legitimate rental sites and offer below-market rates to attract bookings, then disappear with deposits before arrival. The scam is especially prevalent for properties in Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown where demand vastly exceeds inventory during July and August. Victims often discover the fraud upon arriving to find no such rental exists at the address.