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Anti-Fraud Guidance

Rental Safety

How to rent safely on this coast — how rentals actually work here, the red flags worth stopping for, how to verify a listing and the person behind it, and what a legitimate contract looks like in Jalisco and Nayarit.

Guide· 8 min

How do I avoid a rental scam in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit?

Verify the property, the person, the contract and the payment before you send money.

General education, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by state, municipality, notario, SAT office, and year — confirm current specifics with your Notario Público, an attorney, and a cross-border accountant before acting.