Scam in MontenegroBuses and trains
Airport shuttle ticket overcharging in Montenegro
How it works
A driver has charged more than the advertised shuttle ticket price when selling tickets on board.
Warning signs
- The driver's price is higher than the terminal machine's price.
How to avoid it
- Check the price at the terminal touchscreen.
- Buy your ticket from the machine when possible.
- Confirm the fare before paying the driver.
If it happens to you
Ask for a ticket or receipt and question any difference from the advertised fare.
- Move somewhere safe. Avoid a confrontation or chasing a thief.
- Check what is missing. Freeze stolen cards and contact your card issuer about disputed payments.
- Save bills, receipts, booking messages and screenshots. Write down the time, place and what happened.
- Report theft, fraud or threats to police. Call 122 for police or 112 for an emergency.
- Contact your travel insurer. Ask police for a report or reference number if needed for a claim.
- If your passport was stolen, contact your embassy or consulate for replacement-document advice.
Questions
What is the airport shuttle ticket overcharging scam in Montenegro?
A driver has charged more than the advertised shuttle ticket price when selling tickets on board.
How can I spot it early?
The driver's price is higher than the terminal machine's price.
How do I avoid airport shuttle ticket overcharging in Montenegro?
Check the price at the terminal touchscreen. Buy your ticket from the machine when possible. Confirm the fare before paying the driver.
What should I do if it happens to me?
Ask for a ticket or receipt and question any difference from the advertised fare.
Where in Montenegro does this happen?
The shuttle from Podgorica Airport It has been reported in Podgorica.
How much can it cost me?
A reported driver charge was €5, above the advertised rate.
How common is this scam in Montenegro?
Occasional. Montenegro is generally safe, but pickpocketing and persistent requests for money occur in coastal resorts. Visitors should also watch for taxi overcharging, inflated drinks bills, change disputes and counterfeit branded goods, especially in Budva.
Who can I report it to?
Police: report theft, fraud or threats. The police number is 122. Keep receipts and a clear account of what happened. Emergency services: call 112 if you are in immediate danger or need emergency help. Card issuer: use your banking app or the issuer's official contact number to freeze a stolen card or discuss an unauthorised or disputed payment. Business manager or taxi provider: raise a disputed bill or fare with the manager, taxi company or booking service. Share your receipt and any agreed price. Travel insurer: use the claims contact in your policy. Keep receipts and any police report or reference number. Embassy or consulate: contact your country's embassy or consulate through its official channels if your passport is stolen.
What number do I call in an emergency in Montenegro?
Police: 122, Emergency services: 112.
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