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Scams in Croatia

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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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Church of St. Mark’s

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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Cars boarding ferry in Split

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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Split, Croatia

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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Signs of a Rigged ATM

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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Hvar Island

Snatch thefts in Croatia

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How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Beach: stealing unattended valuables while you are in the water, or one distracts and another steals. Train/bus:…

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Old Town Market, Dubrovnik

Tour operator misrepresentation in Croatia

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How it works: Situation: most tour agencies and operators are fine, with the most egregious “scams” being misrepresentations. Set-up: for instance, there have been reports of operators advertising big, shiny…

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Old wine cellar with barrels

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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Dining in Split

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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Beggar in Zagreb

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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