Online Scams in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fraudulent booking sites, phishing, fake reviews, and digital cons targeting travelers. Below are the online scams scams reported in Riyadh — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Jerusalem, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Online Scams Scams
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Total in Riyadh
How it works
Online services and social media accounts offer to process Saudi tourist visas, e-visas, or Umrah/Hajj visas for a fee, claiming to have faster processing, guaranteed approval, or access to visa categories not available on the official government portal. Many are outright scams that take payment and deliver nothing, while others charge excessive fees for a service the tourist can complete free of charge directly on the official visa portal.
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8 total warnings across all categories