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England

29 scams

Rich in tradition, complex in culture and endlessly diverse, England is one of the most visited places globally.

However, this has also attracted opportunists who perpetuate a bunch of tourist targeted scams (activities and transport) and petty crime (e.g. snatch thefts, pickpockets) to be wary of.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

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Big Ben, London

Travel scams in England

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London Eye

Fake deals websites in England

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How it works: There have been fake sites, such as UKGroupDeals dot com which was exposed in 2017 for selling non-existent tickets to tourist attractions at dirt cheap prices. This is…

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Shell game on Westminster Bridge

Ball and cup scam in England

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How it works: Opening: To win, you bet which one of three cups contain a ball (or three shells containing a pea; or three cards containing a queen), after they…

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Leicester Square

Fake theatre and event tickets in England

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How it works: Version 1: ticket touts outside theatres concert grounds sell tickets claiming it’s in the VIP zone and charge accordingly, when it is not. Version 2: selling fake tickets….

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Trafalgar Square

Fake sightseeing bus tickets in England

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How it works: You may encounter touts offering tickets for a sightseeing bus at Trafalgar Square. The tickets may look legitimate but are in reality not tagged to any company…

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St. James’ Park, London

Italian suit scam in England

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How it works: Opening: a smartly-dressed Italian man in his car approaches to ask for directions to the airport. Version 1: he claims to be a manager at Giorgio Armani,…

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London tricycle taxi

Rickshaw, pedicab, tuk-tuk scams in England

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How it works: There have been reports of rogue rickshaw, pedicab, and tuk tuk drivers fleecing tourists of hundreds of pounds for a ride that lasts a few minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq9VWYXjuiM&t=13s…

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Street of London

Fake charity collectors in England

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How it works: Version 1: scammers who pose as students seeking donations for a sham charity on the streets and some go door to door. Version 2: giving you a…

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Chinatown, London

Street pickpockets in England

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How 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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Oxford Street

Snatch thefts in England

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How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Bike, bicycle: ride past with a pillion rider snatching your phone or bag. London’s shopping streets, especially…

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King’s Cross St Pancras

Public transport pickpockets in England

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How it works: Version 1: at the doors of the tube, there are pickpockets who strike and escape just before the doors close. Version 2: reverse scenario – a thief…

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