Real estate scams rise amid Ivory Coast housing shortage, France 24 reports
France 24 reports that Ivory Coast is experiencing a surge in real estate scams as a severe housing shortage increases demand for land. Fraudsters exploit this situation by selling fake properties and non-existent plots, worsening the housing crisis in the country.
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Ivory Coast is witnessing a growing problem of real estate scams amid a severe housing shortage, according to France 24’s Across Africa report on October 29, 2026.
The high demand for land due to limited housing availability has created opportunities for fraudsters who sell fake properties and non-existent plots to unsuspecting buyers.
This trend exacerbates the housing challenges in Ivory Coast, undermining trust in the real estate market and complicating efforts to address the shortage.