Online Scams in Roatan

Real Estate and Property Title Fraud

Roatan attracts foreign buyers seeking beachfront and hillside properties, and the US State Department explicitly warns that fraudulent property deeds are common in Honduras and have led to violent disputes involving US citizens. Common tactics include owner impersonation, double-selling the same property to multiple buyers, and misrepresenting whether a property qualifies for foreign ownership under Honduran coastal zone law. Buyers who form Honduran corporations to hold title may find local shareholders can legally vote to sell or transfer the asset without the foreign investor's consent.