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Scams in Croatia

Would you like a drink bar scam in Croatia

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How it works: Version 1: a young female on the streets asks if you want to get a drink together at a bar nearby. She then spends the evening drinking…

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Rosemary gift scam in Croatia

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How it works: Opening: an old, female gypsy offers you a sprig of rosemary, seemingly for free. She claims that this is a token of friendship or something that will…

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Car ferry window washing scam in Croatia

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How it works: While waiting in line to board a car ferry between Split and Stari Grad, unofficial car window washers may spray cleaning chemicals onto your car windscreen. They…

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Pickpockets in Croatia

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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….

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Drink spiking in Croatia

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How it works: Version 1: someone slips a drug or sedative into your drink at a bar/club, then helps you back to your hotel room and robs you there. Version…

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Restaurant scams in Croatia

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How it works: Situation: Most food places are fine, it’s generally just a few bad eggs around touristy areas that spoil it for the rest. Set-up: Version 1: adding hidden…

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Fake beggars in Croatia

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How it works: In Europe, there are syndicates which smuggle fake beggars around the continent. Croatia is no exception due to the great number of tourists. Places to beware: Zagreb…

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Taxi scams in Croatia

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How it works: Version 1: claiming that the meter is broken, and then quoting an inflated flat fare. Version 2: rigged meters which jump too much or too fast. However,…

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Vacation apartment scams in Croatia

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How it works: Version 1: fake listings on legitimate sites as well as fake sites. Version 2: apartments exist but are not as what was reflected in the photos. This…

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ATM skimming in Croatia

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How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…

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