Online Scams in Dubrovnik

Duplicate Listing Deposit Fraud

Fraudulent rental listings clone photos and descriptions from genuine Dubrovnik Old Town and Ploce neighbourhood apartments, posting them on secondary booking sites or responding to accommodation searches on social media and travel forums. Victims pay a deposit of 100 to 300 euros via bank transfer or cryptocurrency to secure the booking, then find the listing is fake on arrival. The scam peaks in May through September when demand for Dubrovnik accommodation far exceeds supply and tourists accept unusual payment methods under pressure to secure any available property.