KINGSTON, Jamaica – A coordinated strategy has been unveiled to tackle the rising tide of real estate scams plaguing Jamaica's property market. Following a high-level meeting on March 26 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, key stakeholders from law enforcement, the property industry, and regulatory bodies have committed to clamping down on fraud and protecting consumers.
According to representatives at the meeting, the integrity of Jamaica’s real estate sector must be preserved not only for professionals but for every Jamaican dreaming of homeownership or secure rental options.
In recent times, fraudsters have become increasingly deceptive—stealing genuine property listings, creating fake social media pages, and altering contact details to mislead potential buyers or renters. Victims are often tricked into paying fees to view properties or making deposits for homes that are either not for sale or simply do not exist.
These scams have disrupted both rentals and sales across the i…
