Online Scams in Bishkek

Online Yurt and Guesthouse Deposit Scam

Social media pages and low-quality booking websites advertise yurt stays, horse-trekking packages, and guesthouses in the Kyrgyz countryside at unusually low prices, requiring a deposit or full payment via bank transfer to a personal account. After payment, the operator becomes uncontactable or claims the booking was cancelled. These listings proliferate on Facebook groups targeting budget travelers interested in the Silk Road or nomadic culture.