Mexican Timeshare Scams: Why Are They Asking You to Pay a “Tax” Before You Receive Your Money?
One common timeshare scam involves being told that your timeshare has been sold—or that you are entitled to a large payment—but you must first pay a Mexican tax, government fee, commission, or other charge before the money can be released.
This should be a major red flag.
Scammers may use official-looking documents, contracts, Mexican government logos, or even the names of real companies and government agencies to make the transaction appear legitimate.
Before sending any money, independently verify:
Who is actually buying your timeshare
Whether the sale is genuine
What the alleged tax or fee is for
Who is legally entitled to collect it
Whether the Mexican authority or company can independently confirm the request
Never assume that a request for an upfront “tax” is legitimate simply because the documents look official.
If you are being asked to pay money before receiving the proceeds from a Mexican timeshare transaction, get independent legal advice before making any payment.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably deserves a closer look.
Hermes Sanchez
Practitioner of Foreign Law, Mexico, Bachelor of Laws 2008
Licensed to practice Mexican law in Mexico and British Columbia
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