Europe

504 scams

Top travel scams in Europe

Fake/overpriced amber in Russia

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How it works: Situation: amber is a resin of tree sap that has been fossilized over 2.5-4 millions of years and amber memorabiliais popular as a souvenir. Set-up: however, most…

Ball and cup scam in Germany

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How 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…

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…

Street pickpockets in France

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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…

Pickpockets in Portugal

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How 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….

Sob story scammer in Ireland

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How 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…

Rome gladiators photo scam in Italy

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How 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…

Would you like a drink bar scam in Poland

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How 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….

Public transport pickpockets in France

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How 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…

Flat tire scam in Italy

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How 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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