We at The Cancún Sun know that stepping off the plane in paradise should feel like the start of your best vacation yet, not the beginning of a wallet-worrying scavenger hunt. That’s why Cancún International Airport, in partnership with Profeco and the National Guard, has launched a multi-layered operation to shield you from shady fees, …
Scams
Picture this: you’re strolling through Cancun, the sun is shining, the turquoise water is calling your name, and you’re just about to bite into a perfect taco al pastor. Life is good. Suddenly, a friendly stranger taps you on the shoulder with a concerned look. “Excuse me,” they say in perfect English, “You have something …
Sun-seekers are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean in record numbers this year, and we at The Cancun Sun have been busy separating the dream vacation from the nightmare headline. From uncovering a fraudulent call center that sold imaginary getaways to following the month-long imprisonment of a Michigan couple after a timeshare dispute (yep, that really …
It’s a sour end to an otherwise perfect day in paradise. You’ve just had a fantastic dinner, the ocean breeze is warm, and the mood is perfect. Then the bill arrives, and it’s way higher than expected. You get that sneaky suspicion you’ve been taken for a ride. Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming more common. …
Cancun, Mexico – Authorities in Cancun and the surrounding state of Quintana Roo are stepping up their efforts to protect tourists and investors from a rising tide of fraudulent schemes. Recent operations have led to multiple arrests, shining a light on scams involving fake vacation packages, deceptive real estate deals, and ongoing issues with taxi …
Okay, so you’re dreaming of turquoise waters and sunshine, right? Cancun’s calling! But before you pack your bags and dive headfirst into paradise, let’s have a real talk about something less glamorous: tourist scams. Yeah, those sneaky tricks that can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Nobody wants that, trust me. So, let’s break …
Vacations are meant to be fun, but for some travelers who get scammed out of their hard-earned money, they can become a nightmare pretty quickly. This has been the case for some travelers planning a vacation in or visiting Cancun recently. They were victims of three growing scams in Cancun, but fortunately, there are ways …
Vacations are expensive, but they’re even more costly if you fall victim to a scam during your vacation. Criminals often prey on unsuspecting and trusting tourists, pulling off all kinds of scams, from selling fake tour tickets to offering vacation rentals that don’t exist. A common one in many vacation destinations is distributing counterfeit money, …
Cancun is one of the most popular tropical beach vacation destinations in the world, with millions of travelers booking trips to the tourist hotspot every year. As with any booming tourist destination, the popularity of it, paired with the desire for travelers to save money on vacations, translates to an opportunity for scam artists to …
One of the things that tourists need to watch out for when visiting any vacation destination, including those in the Mexican Caribbean, are scams. They come in all shapes and sizes and are designed to trick tourists in some way that will benefit the scam artists. And there is one new scam, specifically, that tourists …