Other Tourist Scams in Lake Como, Italy
Timeshares, fake police, charity fraud, and miscellaneous scams targeting visitors. Below are the other scams scams reported in Lake Como — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Hamburg, Marseille, and Munich.
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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How it works
Small boat rental operators around Como city harbor, Menaggio, and Lezzeno offer motorboat or canoe rentals to tourists who want to explore the lake independently. Some operators take a large cash security deposit (€200–500) and then claim pre-existing damage was caused by the renter upon return, refusing to return part or all of the deposit. Others rent boats with undisclosed mechanical issues that cause the vessel to break down mid-lake, then charge a recovery fee. License-free motorboat rentals (boats under 40 HP) are particularly common entry points for this scam.
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