Accommodation Scams in Myrtle Beach, USA
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Myrtle Beach — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Accommodation Scams Scams
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How it works
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.
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