Accommodation Scams in Munich, Germany
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Munich — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Accommodation Scams Scams
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Total in Munich
How it works
During Oktoberfest, fraudulent short-term rental listings appear on Craigslist, Facebook groups, and informal booking platforms advertising apartments near Theresienwiese at inflated rates. Victims pay deposits or full amounts to receive a fake address or find the property does not exist or is already occupied. Demand during the festival is extreme and legitimate options are often sold out 12 months in advance, which scammers exploit.
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15 total warnings across all categories