How it works: Cheap posters are placed on the floors of places with high foot traffic. These could be entrances, exits or streets/pathways. Should you step or brush again one,…

Unlicensed taxis in Netherlands

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How it works: Situation: In 2018, the Human Environment and Transport inspectorate estimated that in Amsterdam alone, there were over 20 illegal taxi companies with each having 20-100 taxis. Version…

Fake train station attendants in Germany

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How it works: Situation: before boarding a train, you have to validate your ticket by stamping it in a machine on the platform. Version 1: scammers exploit tourists’ unfamiliarity with…

Spices sold at Budapest Great Market Hall

Fake merchandise in Hungary

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How it works: Version 1: there have been reports of fake products at Central Market Hall and even fake food at supermarkets! Version 2: fake luxury products sold at street…

Ticket inspector at Berlin Hauptbahnhof Station

Fake train ticket inspectors in Germany

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How it works: Fake ticket inspectors with fake badges accuse you of having an invalid ticket and issue you a fine to be paid on the spot. Places to beware:…

Street pickpockets in England

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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…

James Instagram post about a fake booking site

Vacation rental scams in Spain

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How it works: Situation: Just in late 2018, James McAvoy, who acts as Professor Xavier in the X-men movies avoided losing $13k in this scam and brought it to fore….

Pickpockets in Austria

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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…

Car damage scam in Serbia

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How it works: There have been cases reported where someone rigs a part of your campervan or car at night and in the morning, points it out to you and…

Rosemary gift scam in Croatia

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How it works: Opening: an old, female gypsy offers you a sprig of rosemary, seemingly for free. She claims that this is a token of friendship or something that will…

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