Most common scams in Belize

Cheryl · 2025-06-19T07:58:42+02:00

Discover common scams targeting expats in Belize. Share insights on warning signs, vulnerable groups, and tips to stay safe in your new home.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 June 2025 05:58:42

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Belize as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or getting charged at an expat rate, scams can occur in various ways.
We invite you to share your experience in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats be aware of potential scams in Belize.

What are the most common scams targeting expats in Belize?

What are the specific warning signs to look out for?

Have you noticed certain groups being more vulnerable (for example, retirees, new arrivals, or non-native speakers)?

What tips and advice would you like to share to help other expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

wri57 Active member

Member since 02 August 2018

wri57Active member25 June 2025 17:07:32

One of the most common and most expensive scams concerns the sale of property. Before any money is handed over the seller MUST provide a title. Not a wonderful story as to why the title will not be available until next week. No, no, no you Must have the title in your hands so that you can have it verified. The stories as to why a title is not readily available are endless and very creative. They all equal B.S.

The same holds true for purchasing a vehicle. Same simple rule applies, no title = no cash.