Accommodation Scams in San Juan

Fake Vacation Rental Listing

Fraudulent short-term rental listings for condos and apartments in Old San Juan, Condado, and Ocean Park appear on booking platforms using stolen photos and fabricated reviews. Victims pay deposits or full amounts upfront — often via wire transfer or Zelle — then arrive to find the property does not exist, is already occupied, or looks nothing like the photos. Puerto Rico's booming short-term rental market makes it a prime target for this type of fraud.