Real Estate Fraud in Mexico: How to Protect Your Assets with Experts in Money Laundering Prevention

Alert Puerto Vallarta!

Our CEO, CPA Jorge Cadena, is a recognized expert in Money Laundering Prevention by the College of Public Accountants Costa Vallarta-Bahía de Banderas. With over [add number] years of experience advising national and foreign investors, he has witnessed how proper guidance can make the difference between a secure transaction and one that ends in fraud.

The recent sanctions imposed by the U.S. Government against companies and individuals in Puerto Vallarta linked to timeshare scams underscore the importance of professional support before closing any real estate transaction in Mexico.

The sanctioned companies are listed in: https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/FinCEN-Joint-Notice-Timeshare-Mexico-Translation-FINAL-508C.pdf

The reported frauds operated through call centers where scammers posed as agents, lawyers, or U.S. government officials, offering supposed sales, resales, or rentals of timeshare properties. Once victims accepted the offer, they were asked for advance payments under false pretenses.

In many cases, property owner information was obtained through internal contacts at tourist resorts. Victims made several payments before discovering that the offers were fictitious and their money had been lost.

Furthermore, some criminals resorted to a second scam—"revictimization"—by posing as law firms or authorities to "recover" the money, requesting more payments.

Why Professional Advice is Key

At Cadena Advisors, we understand that prevention is the best defense for those who invest or do real estate business in Mexico. Proper advice on the Prevention of Operations with Illicitly-Sourced Funds (PLD, for its acronym in Spanish) can:

• Verify the history and legality of the property and the parties involved.

• Ensure compliance with the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicitly-Sourced Funds.

• Detect red flags before closing any transaction.

• Help you avoid penalties, loss of assets, and damage to your personal or business reputation.

  
  

Peace of Mind for Foreign Investors and Business Owners

If you are a foreigner conducting real estate transactions in Mexico—whether buying, selling, or managing property—having experts who know the legal framework and local risks is not optional: it is essential.

At Cadena Advisors, we are leaders in the Bahía de Banderas and Puerto Vallarta region in money laundering prevention for real estate operations, with extensive experience in guiding national and foreign investors through secure and transparent transactions.

Recent news proves that no one is exempt from being the target of a sophisticated scam. The difference between losing everything and protecting your assets lies in prevention and in having the right advisor by your side.

Protect your investment today.