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Krakow Market Square

Would you like a drink bar scam in Poland

7 5

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….

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Autostrada in Milan

Flat tire scam in Italy

7 2

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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Paris Gare du Nord station

Public transport pickpockets in France

7 9

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…

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Crystal Palace, Retiro Park

Bird poo scam in Spain

7 5

How 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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Traffic in Catania

Fake car crash in Italy

7 4

How 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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Red Light District, Amsterdam

Junkies in Netherlands

6 0

How it works: Junkies: touts who hang around red light districts selling drugs and stolen items (e.g. bikes). Legal problem: you can get caught in the fake police scam or…

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Playa de Maspalomas

String bracelet scam in Spain

6 1

How it works: Opening: a group of African women shakes your hand and begins tying a string around your wrist, seemingly for free and as a sign of friendship. Set-up:…

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Beach resort in Albufeira

Timeshare scam in Portugal

6 0

How it works: Opening: someone approaches and gives you a free scratch card where you win a free resort stay! Set-up: to redeem it however, you have to attend a…

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Rosemary plant

Rosemary gift scam in Spain

6 4

How it works: Opening: a gypsy woman offers you a small rosemary plant. If you take it, they will grab your palm and pretend to read it like a fortune…

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Szechenyi Baths

Szechenyi Baths flip flop tout scam in Hungary

6 2

How it works: Opening: outside the Szechenyi Baths, you may encounter touts who lie to you that flip flops are compulsory inside and buying one inside is expensive. Both claims…

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