Accommodation Scams in Munich

Unlicensed Oktoberfest Accommodation

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.