Question 1

What is the "Phishing SMS Posing as Tunisian Bank" scam in Sousse?

Accepted Answer

Tourists who have used local ATMs in Sousse receive SMS messages appearing to come from Tunisian banks such as Banque de Tunisie or Attijari Bank, claiming their card has been flagged for suspicious activity. The message contains a link to a spoofed bank login page designed to harvest card details. This scam increases in frequency during summer when millions of foreign visitors use local banking infrastructure. Banks never ask for card PINs or full card numbers via SMS. If you receive such a message, ignore it and call the international number on the back of your card directly.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Apartment Rental Near Port El Kantaoui" scam in Sousse?

Accepted Answer

Fraudulent listings for beachfront apartments near Port El Kantaoui and Sousse marina circulate on Airbnb clone sites and Facebook groups. Scammers collect a deposit or full payment before check-in, then the booking number fails, the address does not exist, or the contact goes silent. The listings use professional photos lifted from legitimate real estate portals. Book accommodation only through major verified platforms (Booking.com, Airbnb with verified host badge). Contact your hotel directly using a phone number sourced from the property's official website — not a number provided by the listing.

Online Scams in Sousse

Phishing SMS Posing as Tunisian Bank

Fake Apartment Rental Near Port El Kantaoui

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