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Top travel scams in Europe
Would you like a drink bar scam in Turkey
11 13How it works: Situation: this is a common scam in Eastern Europe, where bar owners, bar girls, employees and sometimes even police officers are involved. Opening: a stranger asks if…
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String bracelet scam in France
10 6How it works: Version 1 (standard): tout asks if you want a “friendship bracelet” or “friendship ring”. If you say yes, a string/bracelet will be tied so tightly around your…
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Free rose scam in Greece
10 0How it works: An old gypsy woman or kid offers you a stalk of rose, seemingly for free, but should you take it, money will be demanded. Places to beware:…
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Street pickpockets in Italy
9 14How it works: Version 1: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a…
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Taxi scams in Italy
8 15How it works: Tricks: charging a flat fare instead of using the meter (except when going to and from the airport); rigged meter; taking a longer route. Note: some charges…
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Petition charity scam in Germany
8 2How it works: Opening: gypsies carrying clipboards asks you to sign a petition. Set-up: it is pre-filled with signatures and donation amounts for a deaf and mute organization. If you…
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Petition charity scam in Portugal
8 0How it works: Opening: a scammer pretending to be deaf and mute asks you to sign a petition, filling in your name, email and a donation amount. Set-up: the form…
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String bracelet scam in Italy
8 11How it works: Version 1 (standard): tout asks if if you want a “friendship bracelet” or “friendship ring”. If you say yes, a string/bracelet will be tied so tightly around…
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Italian suit scam in Italy
8 6How it works: Opening: a well-dressed man who speaks English approaches you while in his car to ask for directions. He then asks where you from and claim to have…
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Street pickpockets in Spain
7 14How it works: Version 1: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a…
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