Online Scams in Athens, Greece
Fraudulent booking sites, phishing, fake reviews, and digital cons targeting travelers. Below are the online scams scams reported in Athens — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Online Scams Scams
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Total in Athens
How it works
Fraudulent short-term rental listings targeting Athens visitors appear on third-party classified sites and sometimes on major platforms via newly created accounts. The listed properties often use stolen photos of real Plaka or Koukaki apartments and are priced just below market rate to appear credible. Victims pay a deposit or full amount by bank transfer, only to arrive and find the address does not match, the property does not exist, or a different tenant answers the door.
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12 total warnings across all categories