Online Scams in Rovinj

Online Rental Deposit Fraud

Fraudulent apartment listings targeting Rovinj old town and the Lone Bay area circulate on social media groups and private rental forums, advertising sea-view apartments at prices significantly below peak-season market rates. After a deposit is paid by bank transfer, hosts become uncontactable or claim unexpected cancellations. Photos used in fraudulent listings are typically scraped from legitimate Istrian rental sites or real estate listings.