Online Scams in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fraudulent booking sites, phishing, fake reviews, and digital cons targeting travelers. Below are the online scams scams reported in Sarajevo — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Online Scams Scams
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Total in Sarajevo
How it works
Airbnb listings show apartments in central locations (Baščaršija or Kovači neighborhoods) at 40-50% below market rates. After payment, a code or key is provided that doesn't work, or the host becomes unresponsive immediately. Days later, tourists discover the same listing is posted again under a different host account or for a higher price, suggesting the unit is being rented twice for overlapping dates. Real Airbnb protection doesn't cover the guest if the host account is fraudulent from creation.
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10 total warnings across all categories