Online Scams in St. John's

Fake Online Vacation Rental Listings

Fraudulent vacation rental listings for St. John's properties appear on Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace, targeting visitors attending the George Street Festival, Royal St. John's Regatta, or the MUN Convocation. Scammers steal photos from legitimate real estate or Airbnb listings and create convincing ads, then collect deposits via e-Transfer before disappearing. Genuine accommodation in downtown St. John's is genuinely scarce during peak event weekends, making victims more likely to act quickly without verifying.