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The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued an official consumer alert warning for travelers planning to head to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for the upcoming spring holiday travel period. Scammers are currently preying on travelers looking forward to enjoying a spring beach vacation getaway by offering them a free or low-priced trip to …

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Tourists in Cancun need to be extra careful when exchanging money on their upcoming vacation getaway. There have been a number of counterfeit bills floating around in the south of Quintana Roo that are expected to be making their way towards the area around Cancun and the Yucatan in a matter of days. Counterfeit Bills …

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Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …

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One of the most popular attractions for visitors to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has to be the eco-tourism adventure theme park Xcaret. For travelers from all over the world, this is their dream destination, a must-see place to visit for their winter holiday vacation travel. Unfortunately, there have been reports that this dream destination …

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It’s one of the most popular items that tourists buy when vacationing in Mexico. However, travelers to Isla Mujeres should beware of a scam running in the tourist hotspot when it comes to selling this popular item to visitors. Tourists Falling Victim According to several reports from Isla Mujeres, there has been a sharp increase …

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Cancun is expected to welcome a record number of travelers this year, with most visitors flocking to the sunny destination via the massive Cancun International Airport. Despite the airport’s growing size, travelers continue to encounter different scams after arriving in the coastal hotspot. This time around, reports over unfair exchange rates at Cancun airport’s currency exchange …

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Officials in the Mexican Caribbean are continuing to ramp up efforts to stem organized crime and scams that target travelers. This week, authorities revealed more details about a new initiative that will protect travelers from fraud and fake tour companies. With projections showing a record-breaking year for tourism in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, it’s …

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The rising number of online scams in the Mexican Caribbean is a major source of concern to both officials and travelers. With more tourists falling victim to such fraud, authorities have released new guidelines aimed at protecting consumers from online crimes. New statistics published this week reveal the worrying extent of the phenomenon, as criminals …

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Travelers to Cancun are being urged to stay vigilant when booking anything online in the destination; this includes resorts, airport transfers, tours, and excursions. Cybercrime, including fraudulent tourism service providers, is an issue worth attention in Cancun, and with the summer season getting into full swing in record numbers, the local authorities are determined to …

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Even though Cancun has made great strides in improving its safety as a world-class destination, online travel scams are rising, prompting officials to warn travelers about risky bookings. And with over 1.8 million travelers expected to set foot in the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean this summer alone, authorities have launched a new digital …

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