cyber fraud

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Fraudsters are listing Jamaican properties for sale and demanding payment in cryptocurrency — Bitcoin, USDT, or other tokens — exploiting the irreversibility of blockchain transactions to ensure that victims cannot recover funds once payment is made. Authorities warn that no legitimate property transaction in Jamaica requires crypto payment.

Fraudsters are deploying AI-generated voice and video deepfakes to impersonate lawyers, real estate agents, and even NLA officials in order to redirect property sale proceeds and mortgage funds into criminal accounts. Cybercrime specialists warn Jamaica’s property sector is increasingly a target.

Social media platforms have become a primary channel for property listings in Jamaica, particularly for rentals and small lot sales. They have also become a primary channel for property fraud. Criminals create fake profiles that impersonate legitimate real estate agents, developers, or private sellers, post attractive listings at below-market prices, and collect deposits or application fees from victims who never meet the fraudster in person.