Street Scams in Mykonos, Greece
Pickpockets, distraction thieves, fake petitions, and street hustles in tourist areas. Below are the street scams scams reported in Mykonos — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Barcelona, Prague, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Street Scams Scams
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Total in Mykonos
How it works
Along the Mykonos Town (Chora) harbour front and near the ferry port, individuals pose as authorised ticket agents selling boat party and island-hopping cruise tickets. Tickets are counterfeit, for non-existent departures, or heavily marked up with undisclosed fees. Victims only discover the problem when they attempt to board.
How it works
Near the iconic Mykonos windmills above Little Venice, individuals — sometimes dressed in local costume — invite tourists to pose for photos or with props, then aggressively demand a payment of €10–30 per photo. Some claim the area is private and that a photography permit is required. Neither claim has any legal basis.
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12 total warnings across all categories