Mexico City — Senator Eugenio “Gino” Segura of Quintana Roo has introduced a bill in the Senate to penalize fraud committed through fake websites that offer nonexistent accommodations, vacation packages, and tourism services.
The proposal aims to protect consumers and build trust in digital travel transactions, which have become a growing target for scammers.
Segura said the crimes harm families and damage the reputation of tourist destinations that rely on the confidence of domestic and international visitors.
The bill includes measures to combat identity theft on electronic platforms, prevent fraudulent sites from remaining active, and strengthen security for online reservations. It also calls for stricter identity verification for tourism providers, transparency in official sales channels, and clear penalties for those who use digital means to deceive.
“Many frauds today start behind a fake page. What we are proposing is that anyone who deceives a person through a website faces clear legal consequences,” Segura said.
The legislation would also allow authorities to respond more quickly to complaints, preserve electronic evidence, and temporarily suspend pages or accounts linked to illegal activities.
Additionally, the bill proposes strengthening the National Tourism Registry as a public tool to verify official digital channels of registered companies.
Segura said the initiative promotes safer, more modern tourism with legal certainty for both users and businesses.
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