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Boasting the highest density of castles in Europe, Czech Republic is also rich in cultural and historical sites, with well-preserved Gothic architecture and towns all with a story to tell.
However, there are a number of tourist targeted scams and petty crime to be wary of here.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number: 112
- Fire: 150
- Rescue/ambulance: 155
- Metropolitan police: 156
- Police: 158
Snatch thefts in Czech Republic
6 1How it works: Bar, restaurant: stealing unattended bags/valuables on the chair or table. Street, mall, shop, park, bus/metro station: snatching at night. Overnight train: bag theft on the Prague-Vienna route. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKbCA6yWW6I…
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Street tout money exchange scam in Czech Republic
5 1How it works: Besides rogue money exchanges, you may encounter someone on the street who offers to change money, but is actually using counterfeit currency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZLvgAGx3A Places to beware: Prague:…
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Ham, sausage scam in Czech Republic
5 0How 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…
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ATM skimming in Czech Republic
4 1How 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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Public transport pickpockets in Czech Republic
5 0How it works: Version 1: one blocks you at the door (ties shoelaces/drops something), another steals from behind and slips to a third who escapes, and one blocks others from…
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Hybernia Theatre seats scam in Czech Republic
3 0How it works: Based on reports, if you were to try booking a seat both online and offline, you will be told that the theatre is almost full and all…
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Pickpockets in Czech Republic
3 0How 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…
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Fake beggars in Czech Republic
2 0How it works: They are mostly foreigners brought in by syndicates, or locals who chose this kind of lifestyle (“free” money for cigarettes, alcohol and food). Places to beware: Prague:…
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Fake monks in Czech Republic
2 0How it works: These fake monks offer you an amulet/token/blessing, seemingly for free at first. If you accept, a donation will be demanded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn8DpEi0r4Q Places to beware: Prague What to…
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Would you like a drink bar scam in Czech Republic
2 0How it works: Opening: Touts will approach and invite you to a bar/club. There, women will approach and flirt with you. Set-up: They will seem super interested in you, and…
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