Swedish Families Fall Victim to Rental Scam in Croatia

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.