Money & ATM Scams in Crete, Greece
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in Crete — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Money & ATM Scams Scams
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Total in Crete
How it works
Standalone ATMs in Heraklion's tourist centre near Plateia Eleftherias and along the Chania waterfront have been targeted with card skimming devices during peak season. Separately, currency exchange kiosks near the Heraklion ferry port quote competitive rates but apply a large commission only disclosed after the transaction, or use a rate board showing the buy rate while applying the sell rate. Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) prompts at hotel and restaurant POS terminals also push tourists toward unfavourable exchange rates.
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11 total warnings across all categories