Accommodation Scams in Myrtle Beach

Fake Vacation Rental Listings

Scammers scrape legitimate oceanfront condo and beach house photos from real listing sites, repost them on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and ad-hoc websites at below-market rates — often $150–200 per night for units that would legitimately cost $300–400 — then collect a full-week deposit via bank transfer or Zelle before going silent. Documented Myrtle Beach cases include a man who lost $1,138 on a fake Craigslist listing for a three-bedroom unit on Ocean Boulevard and never received keys or a refund. The scam peaks in the off-season when demand drops and price-sensitive families shop outside official booking platforms.