What is the "Fake Private Room Rental Sites" scam in Kotor?

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Scammers post listings on rental platforms offering apartments in Kotor Old Town at below-market prices, take deposits, then either rent the same property to multiple guests or claim the space is not available upon arrival. The properties are often photos of legitimate rentals without the owner permission. Book through established platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) with buyer protection policies. Video call the host before finalizing. Never send deposits to personal bank accounts or wire transfers outside the platform. Verify the property address independently.

Online Scams in Kotor

Fake Private Room Rental Sites

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