Most common scams in Mexico

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 June 2025 05:58:42

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Mexico 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 Mexico.

What are the most common scams targeting expats in Mexico?

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

matthewabiola New member

Member since 13 June 2025

matthewabiolaNew member26 June 2025 07:31:15

Thank you, Cheryl, I have never landed on the soil of Mexico I am eager to be there very soon

I think Mexico will be moderate I think guys there will be medium in stuff like that. Anyway, with AI very difficult to scam professionals most especially in technology era well anything can happen