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With half of the country covered in untouched forests, glorious beaches along the Baltic Sea and a medieval old town built in the Late Middle Ages, Estonia is one true European gem to visit.
The country is also safe to visit. That said, there are a number of European scams to watch out for.
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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Snatch thefts in Estonia
2 0How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Bar, restaurant: stealing unattended bags/valuables on the chair or table. Car: breaking into and stealing from unattended…
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Taxi scams in Estonia
2 0How it works: Situation: you will find a mix of different taxi companies and independent taxis which all have different rates. As such, it is easy to get overcharged here…
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Would you like a drink bar scam in Estonia
2 0How it works: Situation: this is a standard bar scam commonly found in Eastern European countries. The good news is that the authorities do take this seriously and have shut…
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Pedicab scam in Estonia
2 0How it works: Overview: also known as bike taxis or rickshaws, the pedicab scam can also be found in France.This is a common scam that has been going on for…
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Pickpockets in Estonia
2 0How it works: Situation: Tallinn is also known as the little Barcelona, which is one of the top pickpocket hotspots in the world. That said, there is no need to…
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Restaurant scams in Estonia
2 0Situation: most food places are fine. However, there are some black sheep which try to rip tourists off and then change their names once they get found out. Tricks: watch…
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