Prague

Scams in Czech Republic

Street tout money exchange scam in Czech Republic

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How 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

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How 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

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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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Snatch thefts in Czech Republic

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How 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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Public transport pickpockets in Czech Republic

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How 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

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How 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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Municipal House Hall concert scam in Czech Republic

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How it works: Scam 1: there is a group that sells tickets at inflated prices for a performance in a small room, rather than in the real concert hall which…

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Petition charity scam in Czech Republic

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How it works: Opening: someone approaches and asks you to sign a petition which is already pre-filled with signatures. The petition seems to be for a deaf/mute association or disability…

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Money changer scams in Czech Republic

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How it works: Situation: there are a couple of shady money changers which will cause you to lose out on 20-40% of your money. Version 1: advertising a favourable exchange…

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Restaurant, food stall scams in Czech Republic

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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: misleading advertising…

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