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Top travel scams in Europe
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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Pedicab/bicycle taxi scams in France
7 2How it works: Opening: a tout offers to bring you to a destination on a pedicab/bicycle taxi, claiming that the charge is whatever is reflected on the meter. Set-up: at…
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Petition charity scam in Germany
7 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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Ball and cup scam in Germany
7 0How it works: Opening: a ball is hidden under 1 of 3 cups and shuffled around. Guess the cup with the ball to win. Set-up: the crowd here are from the…
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Street pickpockets in France
7 11How 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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Pickpockets in Portugal
7 3How 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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String bracelet scam in Greece
7 1How it works: Version 1: tout asks if if you want a “friendship bracelet”. If you say yes, a string/bracelet will be tied so tightly around your wrist/finger that makes…
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Sob story scammer in Ireland
7 0How it works: There is a very infamous South African scammer by the fake name of Shaun Cash. He tells you a sob story, asks for money and adds you…
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Rome gladiators photo scam in Italy
7 2How it works: Situation: despite bans in 2015 and 2017 and a law in 2017 fining anyone dressed as a historical figure for photos/video up to 400 euros, these charlatans…
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Would you like a drink bar scam in Poland
7 5How it works: Situation: shady scam clubs/pubs can be found across Poland, and there have been sites set up to consolidate feedback from fellow travellers who have been tricked (e.g….
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