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Top travel scams in Europe
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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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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Flat tire scam in Italy
7 2How it works: Version 1: while driving, a motorist asks you to pull over, indicating a flat tire. Once you get out and are distracted, an accomplice enters your car…
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Public transport pickpockets in France
7 9How it works: Situation: It has been estimated that 75% of pickpockets on the Paris Metro belong to an organised gang which recruits girls from age 12-16. They each have…
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Bird poo scam in Spain
7 5How it works: Opening: someone spills a white liquid resembling bird poo on your clothes or jacket. Next, strangers appear to help you clean it. Set-up: while you are distracted,…
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Fake car crash in Italy
7 4How it works: Drivers of old cars intentionally bang into your car so as to claim damages. Places to beware: Naples Pisa What to do: Stay alert and make sure…
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Gold ring scam in France
7 7How it works: Opening: A gypsy finds a gold ring on the floor, points at the “18k” hallmark on the ring and offers it to you (it is actually worthless…
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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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Taxi scams in Ireland
6 0How it works: In 2017, the gardai (police) set up check points near Dublin Airport and found dozens of taxis taking tourists on a longer route or detour to inflate…
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