Question 1

What is the "Fake Online Lanzarote Villa Rental" scam in Lanzarote?

Accepted Answer

Fraudulent listings on Airbnb clone sites, Facebook Marketplace, and holiday rental listing boards advertise private villas and apartments in Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, and Playa Blanca at prices well below comparable properties. Victims pay deposits or full amounts via bank transfer, only to find the property does not exist, is not available for the dates booked, or is already let through a legitimate channel at a different price. Book rentals through established platforms with payment protection and verified reviews. Never pay by direct bank transfer to a private individual before seeing a legitimate rental agreement and verifying the property independently. Use Google Street View or local Facebook groups to confirm the address exists before paying.

Question 2

What is the "Fake WiFi in Resort Areas" scam in Lanzarote?

Accepted Answer

Open WiFi networks in Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise resort areas include rogue hotspots with names mimicking local hotels and restaurants. Connecting allows criminals to intercept unencrypted data including login credentials and card numbers. The practice intensifies during peak summer months when network demand is highest. Ask hotel or restaurant staff for the exact WiFi name and password. Avoid logging into banking or email on public networks. Use a VPN or rely on mobile data for sensitive tasks.

Online Scams in Lanzarote

Fake Online Lanzarote Villa Rental

Fake WiFi in Resort Areas

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