Greece Warns of Social Tourism Booking Fraud Scams

Saturday, 30 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) has issued a warning to beneficiaries of the Social Tourism program about fraudulent booking services operating without authorization. Scammers are posing as official intermediaries to collect payments from eligible participants before disappearing with their money. DYPA reminds all program participants that bookings must be made exclusively through the official DYPA platform or directly with certified accommodation providers listed on the program. Any third-party service claiming to handle Social Tourism reservations on your behalf is unauthorized. If you are a Social Tourism voucher holder planning a stay in Crete, verify your accommodation booking through the official DYPA portal before transferring any payment. If you suspect fraud, contact DYPA directly through their official channels. Do not share personal documents or banking details with unverified intermediaries.