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news El Financiero 2026-04-23

Real Estate Fraud Rises Sharply in Mexico Over Last Two Decades

Real estate fraud in Mexico has increased by 800 percent over the last twenty years. The problem is fueled by many agents operating informally and common scams include identity theft and offering non-existent properties.


Se estima que se registran hasta 27 mil denuncias de despojos anuales en el país. <p>Los <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/empresas/2026/01/21/viviendas-en-remate-oportunidad-inmobiliaria-con-alto-riesgo-legal/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/empresas/2026/01/21/viviendas-en-remate-oportunidad-inmobiliaria-con-alto-riesgo-legal/">fraudes inmobiliarios se dispararon en México</a> hasta 800 por ciento en las últimas dos décadas en un entorno propicio...

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