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Istiklal Street

Would you like a drink bar scam in Turkey

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How 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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Sacre Coeur bracelet scam

String bracelet scam in France

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How 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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Street in Porto

Petition charity scam in Portugal

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How 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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Plaka, Athens

Free rose scam in Greece

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How 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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Piazza San Marco

Street pickpockets in Italy

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How 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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Vorosmarty Square

Would you like a drink bar scam in Hungary

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How it works: Opening: several young women will engage you by asking for a light for a cigarette or asking for directions. They start chatting and ask if you want…

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Spanish Steps, Rome

String bracelet scam in Italy

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How 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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Colosseum

Italian suit scam in Italy

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How 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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Taxis in Capri

Taxi scams in Italy

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How 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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Traditional ham roasting in Prague

Ham, sausage scam in Czech Republic

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How it works: Opening: you see stalls advertising ham at low prices. It is actually priced per 100 grams, but this is “hidden” in small print below. Set-up: if you…

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