Tulum has become the Mexican destination for digital nomads hoping to work from paradise. As developers took notice, a boom ensued. And with it came allegations of stolen land, shady apartment sales and would-be buyers who spent millions of dollars with nothing to show for it. Home buyers in Tulum thought they were getting a piece of beachside heaven. Instead, they encountered dead developers, unfinished condos and lost their life savings. Read the story - Deception In Paradise: bloomberg.com/features/2025-tulum-real-estate-fraud Listen to the Big Take podcast: How a real estate boom in Tulum has led to alleged frauds, lawsuits and crushed dreams: Tulum, Mexico has exploded in popularity since the early years of the pandemic. The area’s few Covid restrictions, picturesque beaches and laidback vibes attracted lockdown-weary travelers and helped trigger a real estate boom. Bloomberg reporters Andrea Navarro and Tanaz Meghjani join host Sarah Holder to discuss the dark s...