Swedish Families Fall Victim to Rental Scam in Croatia
Swedish families are increasingly targeted by rental scams in Croatia, as recent victims recount their experiences with Booking.com bookings.
Key Points
- • The Eriksson family fell victim to a rental scam in Pula, Croatia via Booking.com.
- • The house they booked was found locked and unoccupied upon arrival, mirroring a previous scam.
- • Local residents are embarrassed over the ongoing rental scams affecting tourists.
- • Booking.com is facing legal action for anti-competitive practices.
Numerous Swedish families, including the Erikssons from Hudiksvall, have been duped by rental scams while vacationing in Croatia. The Erikssons discovered the fraud when their attempted booking through Booking.com led them to a locked and unoccupied property in Pula, corroborating previous scams involving the same house. They became suspicious after communication from the property owner ceased, and despite losing their payment, they managed to find alternative accommodations. Local residents expressed shame over the repeated scams affecting tourists, highlighting a growing concern within the community. Simultaneously, Booking.com is facing legal action from a European hotel association, which accuses the company of anti-competitive behavior, further complicating its reputation amid these scams.