Online Scams in Vilnius, Lithuania
Fraudulent booking sites, phishing, fake reviews, and digital cons targeting travelers. Below are the online scams scams reported in Vilnius — 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 Vilnius
How it works
Hosts message Airbnb guests offering "last-minute upgrades" to better rooms or properties with an additional fee paid via PayPal, Venmo, or direct bank transfer (bypassing Airbnb's secure payment system). Guests arrive to find no upgrade, or the "upgraded" property doesn't exist. Money sent outside the Airbnb platform is unrecoverable. This targets bookings in the Old Town and Užupis areas.
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10 total warnings across all categories