What is the "Online Villa and Apartment Rental Fraud" scam in Lefkada?

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Fake holiday rental listings for Lefkada villas — particularly properties near Porto Katsiki and the Vassiliki windsurfing area — are advertised on social media and cloned booking sites. Deposits of €300–€900 are collected via bank transfer and the property is either non-existent or already legitimately rented through another platform. Book only through platforms with secure payment protection such as Booking.com or Airbnb. Never pay by direct bank transfer to a private individual before independently verifying the property exists. Reverse image search property photos to detect stolen images.

Online Scams in Lefkada

Online Villa and Apartment Rental Fraud

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