Slovenia Scams: Online, Tourist & Investment Fraud Guide
Common scams in Slovenia and how to report them to the Slovenian Police, consumer protection authorities, and your bank.
Emergency number: 113 (police), 112 (EU emergency) — verify on official sources.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Slovenia is a safe and affluent Central European country with a highly connected population, but residents and visitors face online fraud including phishing targeting banking credentials, fake online shops, investment scams, and tech support fraud. The Slovenian Police (Policija) accepts online reports and provides internet safety guidance at policija.si/eng/846-prevention/internet-security. The police emergency number is 113; anonymous tips can be made on 080-1200. Consumer complaints can be submitted to the Market Inspectorate via the government consumer protection portal at gov.si. Reporting to your bank quickly after any suspected fraud is the most critical first step.
Common scams
- Phishing and smishing impersonating Slovenian banks
- Fake online shops and non-delivery fraud
- Investment and crypto platform scams
- Tech support and remote-access scams
Tourist-specific scams
- Overcharging in tourist areas of Ljubljana and Lake Bled
- Unofficial or meter-less taxi overcharging
- Distraction theft at popular tourist sites
Online shopping scams
- Phishing targeting Slovenian bank credentials
- Fake e-commerce and social media marketplace fraud
- Crypto and 'AI trading' investment scams
Job scams
- Fake job offers requiring upfront registration or document fees
- Task scams via messaging apps
Romance scams
- Dating-app relationships escalating to cryptocurrency investment requests
- Social media romance with escalating financial demands
Investment scams
- Unlicensed forex and crypto broker platforms
- Clone firm investment scams impersonating regulated Slovenian institutions
How to report a scam here
- Contact your bank immediately if money was transferred
- Call the Slovenian Police on 113 or use the anonymous tip line 080-1200
- Report at the official police website policija.si or submit a written report online
- File consumer complaints via the gov.si consumer protection portal
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 immediately using the official number on your card or app. Slovenian banks can attempt to freeze fraudulent transfers most effectively in the first few hours after a fraud is reported.
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
How do I report internet fraud to the Slovenian Police?
You can report online crime via the official Slovenian Police website at policija.si, call the police on 113, or submit an anonymous tip on 080-1200. For consumer protection issues related to fraudulent traders, use the government consumer protection portal at gov.si.
Sources
- National police and cybercrime portals (verify on official sites)
- FTC / Action Fraud / Scamwatch consumer guidance