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Top travel scams in Europe
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….
Read more…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…
Read more…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…
Read more…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,…
Read more…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…
Read more…Junkies in Netherlands
6 0How 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…
Read more…String bracelet scam in Spain
6 1How 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:…
Read more…Timeshare scam in Portugal
6 0How 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…
Read more…Rosemary gift scam in Spain
6 4How 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…
Read more…Szechenyi Baths flip flop tout scam in Hungary
6 2How 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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