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Top travel scams in Europe
ATM skimming in Czech Republic
4 1How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…
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Parking scams in Italy
4 3How it works: Version 1: at the San Siro stadium in Milan, unofficial parking attendants will direct you to park at a distance away from the real car park. A…
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Pigeon feeding photo scam in Italy
4 2How it works: Version 1: a stranger grabs your hand, places some grain or corn in it and then whistles. Pigeons fly over, eat the bird food, and a fee…
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Unlicensed taxis in Netherlands
4 0How 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…
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Fake train station attendants in Germany
4 1How 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…
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Fake merchandise in Hungary
4 2How 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…
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Fake train ticket inspectors in Germany
4 1How 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:…
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Street pickpockets in England
4 2How 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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Vacation rental scams in Spain
4 4How 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….
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Pickpockets in Austria
4 1How 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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