Accommodation Scams in Frankfurt

Trade Fair Hotel Deposit Fraud

Frankfurt hosts more than 50 major international trade fairs annually, including Automechanika, the Buchmesse, and IAA Mobility. During these periods legitimate hotels sell out months in advance, and fraudulent booking sites clone the branding of real Frankfurt hotels to collect deposits for non-existent rooms. Victims typically discover the fraud on arrival when the real hotel confirms no booking exists under their name.