Lithuania Scams: Online, Investment & Tourist Fraud Guide
Common scams in Lithuania from online banking phishing and investment fraud to tourist overcharging, with official reporting channels.
Emergency number: 112 — verify on official sources.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Lithuania has seen a sharp rise in online fraud cases in recent years, particularly investment scams promoted via social media and phishing targeting online banking users. The Cyber Police Bureau investigates cybercrime, with ePolicija (epolicija.lt) providing an online reporting platform. The State Consumer Rights Protection Authority (VVTAT) handles consumer protection complaints. Tourists in Vilnius and Kaunas may encounter overcharging and accommodation fraud.
Common scams
- Investment and crypto fraud via social media ads
- Phishing targeting Lithuanian bank accounts (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor)
- Online marketplace and classified ad fraud
- Fake job and task-based income schemes
Tourist-specific scams
- Overcharging taxi drivers in Vilnius
- Fake accommodation listings on booking platforms
- Restaurant overcharging in tourist-heavy areas
Online shopping scams
- Phishing SMS and emails impersonating Lithuanian banks
- Fake e-commerce shops with non-delivery
- Social media ads for fraudulent investment platforms
Job scams
- Task-based income scams paying small sums then demanding deposits
- Fake overseas work offers requiring advance fees
Romance scams
- Dating-app relationships escalating to financial or investment requests
- Social media romance fraud from overseas contacts
Investment scams
- Fake forex and crypto platforms heavily promoted via Facebook and Instagram
- Ponzi schemes disguised as fintech investments
How to report a scam here
- Contact your bank immediately if fraudulent transactions occurred
- Report cybercrime via the ePolicija portal at epolicija.lt
- For consumer fraud, contact the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority at vvtat.lt
- Call 112 in an emergency or the Cyber Police Bureau at +370 5 271 7933
Local reporting & protection links
Always verify reporting routes and emergency contacts on the official government or agency website for your country.
Bank & payment guidance
Contact your bank using the official number on your card or app immediately. Report online fraud via ePolicija at epolicija.lt and consumer protection issues to VVTAT at vvtat.lt.
Evidence to preserve
- Screenshot all messages, profiles, websites and payment pages
- Save transaction references, account numbers and crypto wallet addresses
- Keep emails with full headers where possible
- Note dates, times, names and phone numbers used
Frequently asked questions
What is ePolicija in Lithuania?
ePolicija (epolicija.lt) is the Lithuanian Police online portal where residents can report cybercrime, fraud, and other offences electronically. It is operated by the Cyber Police Bureau and is the primary online reporting channel for digital crimes.
Sources
- National police and cybercrime portals (verify on official sites)
- FTC / Action Fraud / Scamwatch consumer guidance