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ATM skimming in England
1 1How it works: Situation: it is estimated that around 2,500 in UK fall victim to card scams every week. Of course, not all are due to rigged ATMs – vast…
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Luggage slashing on trains in Austria
1 0How it works: Version 1: there have been reports of bag slashing on the train from Prague to Vienna, as passengers take a nap and leave bags unattended. Version 2:…
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Gypsy coin exchange scam in Germany
1 0How it works: A gypsy approaches with a hand full of coins, asking if you have specific coins to change with. If you take your coins out, the gypsy will…
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Pickpockets in North Macedonia
1 0How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
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Drink spiking in France
1 1How it works: There have been reports of drink spiking. Places to beware: Bordeaux Paris What to do: Do not accept any drinks that you have not seen made in…
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Airport luggage thefts in Hungary
0 0How it works: There have been reports of theft of checked luggage at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The culprits are allegedly the employees of private security companies. Places to…
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