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Most common scams in Austria

Cheryl

Hello everyone,

Settling in Austria as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or getting charged at an expat rate, scams can occur in various ways.
We invite you to share your experience in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats be aware of potential scams in Austria.

What are the most common scams targeting expats in Austria?

What are the specific warning signs to look out for?

Have you noticed certain groups being more vulnerable (for example, retirees, new arrivals, or non-native speakers)?

What tips and advice would you like to share to help other expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

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stevko76

Hi Cheryl ,

I was scam in Wiena ( Austria) in 2014 for 36.900 € After several years of investigations at top level, I received the sentence: no scam was done"! I need urgent help, regarding the elapsed time and importance of sum, damage..

Regards, Stevan

SimCityAT

Hi Cheryl ,
I was scam in Wiena ( Austria) in 2014 for 36.900 € After several years of investigations at top level, I received the sentence: no scam was done"! I need urgent help, regarding the elapsed time and importance of sum, damage..
Regards, Stevan - @stevko76

Talk with a lawyer all I can suggest.