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Real estate fraud in Mexico

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Authorities and real estate professionals in Mexico continue to warn of fraudulent schemes targeting property buyers and renters. In Morelos, officials have highlighted risks regarding the illegal sale of ejido and communal lands, noting that approximately 70 percent of the state's territory falls under a social property regime. To combat this, the state legislature has approved new regulations, including the creation of a State Registry of Real Estate Service Providers and mandatory licensing for agents. In San Luis Potosí, reports have emerged of individuals posing as agents to collect reservation fees—typically between 3,000 and 4,000 pesos—before disappearing. Experts caution against red flags such as unusually low prices, urgent requests for deposits, and pressure to finalize deals through “unique offers.” Legal proceedings regarding land fraud are also advancing in Querétaro. An individual identified as Carlos “N” has been linked to a legal process involving the unauthorized sale of residential, commercial, and service lots within the Tierra Noble Juriquilla project. Investigations suggest he utilized 485 hectares of the Ejido El Zapote without municipal authorization and will face the process under electronic monitoring. Legislative efforts to address these issues are expanding. In Baja California, Deputy Jesús Daniel Razo Córdova has introduced a reform to the General Law of State Property specifically aimed at combating real estate fraud and irregular land occupations.

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