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11 scams
For a small country, Georgia packs a rich culture and a diverse range of fascinating landscapes and climates. Thus, it has since turned from a backpacker secret into the most visited country in the South Caucasus today.
The country is also very safe to visit though there are a couple of tourist targeted 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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Photo scam in Georgia
2 0How it works: Similar to the gladiator photo scam in Italy, this is not technically a scam but one that tries to take advantage of unknowing tourists. There have been…
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Pickpockets in Georgia
2 1How it works: The standard method: they work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under…
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Snatch thefts in Georgia
2 0How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Street, mall, shop, park, transportation hub: distracting (e.g. ask you to help with something) and snatching unattended bags/valuables…
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Taxi scams in Georgia
2 1How it works: Overview: this is the #1 scam to be wary of in Georgia as tons of unknowing tourists get ripped off year after year and both official and…
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Tour operator scams in Georgia
2 0How it works: Overview: this is not a great concern as there have only been sporadic reports. However, one should always be careful of this no matter which country you…
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Rental car scams in Georgia
2 1How it works: The situation here is definitely not as bad as in other European countries. However, one still has to be careful of the most common trick which is…
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Bus scams in Georgia
2 2How it works: Overview: here are some potential scenarios as contributed by a user. Version 1: being overcharged with a foreigner price. This is not technically a scam if it’s…
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ATM skimming in Georgia
2 0How 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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Bar, club scams in Georgia
2 2How it works: Overview: Like in several other Eastern European countries, you may encounter the bar scam here in Tbilisi and this is one of the top scams (taxi scams…
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Massage, spa scams in Georgia
2 0How it works: Version 1: some massage parlours/spas do not list prices on their menus. If you do not check before engaging their services, you can be hit with a…
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