Online Scams in San Juan

Fake Puerto Rico Rental or Activity Website

Fraudulent websites mimicking legitimate Puerto Rico tourism businesses — including kayak tour operators, catamaran charters, and vacation rental agencies — collect booking deposits or full payments from tourists before they arrive. The sites use professional design, stolen photos, and fake review widgets. Upon arrival, travelers find no record of the booking, a disconnected phone number, or a genuine business that has never heard of them. Fraudulent charter and snorkeling tour sites targeting San Juan and Fajardo visitors are among the most commonly reported.