Recognize scams without becoming paranoid

Fraud is easier to detect as a broken process than as a type of person. A booking message moves to a new domain; a driver changes the fare method; a landlord changes the bank account; a venue claims an unexpected closure; an ‘official’ asks for a code; a provider creates a deadline that did not exist in the agreement.

One anomaly is a reason to pause, not accuse. Return to the original platform, official site, published number, or known address and ask whether the change is genuine. Do not use the link, number, or QR code inside the message being checked.

Passwords, one-time codes, remote access, passport originals, cryptocurrency, gift cards, and bank transfers can be difficult to recover. Increase verification before actions that expose identity or move money without practical dispute rights.

Keep payment evidence and screenshots of the offer, but do not continue engaging merely to collect proof. Safety comes first. If a physical interaction becomes threatening, move to a staffed public place and seek appropriate assistance.

The Tourist Police publishes 1155 and operates a Trust Portal with accommodation and suspicious-link resources. These tools can add evidence, but the portal itself notes that verification does not make the agency a party to your contract or payment dispute.

Report material fraud or misleading directory information with dates and evidence. Avoid publishing unverified accusations or personal data; a useful report describes what can be checked.