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Ireland

15 scams

Ireland is an enchanting place to visit. Here you can explore Irish castles, medieval architecture, Celtic art and take in a pint or two during St. Patrick’s Day or at a local pub!

That said, there are some tourist targeted scams and petty crime 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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Cliffs of Moher

Travel scams in Ireland

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Locations where Shaun Cash was sighted

Sob story scammer in Ireland

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How it works: There is a very infamous South African scammer by the fake name of Shaun Cash. He tells you a sob story, asks for money and adds you…

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Taxi in Dublin

Taxi scams in Ireland

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How it works: In 2017, the gardai (police) set up check points near Dublin Airport and found dozens of taxis taking tourists on a longer route or detour to inflate…

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Stephen's Green, Dublin

Petition charity scam in Ireland

5 0

How it works: Found all over Western Europe, someone acting deaf and mute will push a clipboard into your face, asking you to sign the form on it to donate…

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Dart in Dublin

Train seat tissue packet scam in Ireland

3 0

How it works: Scammers pre-place tissue packets on train seats. If you touch it, they will heckle you aggressively to pay for it, especially if it’s squeezed or damaged. Places…

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Temple Bar, Dublin

Snatch thefts in Ireland

3 0

How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Streets: gangs of young men in shiny tracksuit buttons, white sneakers and baseball caps have been reported…

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Cars at Stillorgan

Rental car scam in Ireland

2 0

How it works: An investigation by The Irish Independent in late 2018 (report 1, report 2) found that rental car companies at Irish airports were charging crazy amounts for non-existent…

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Suits

Italian suit scam in Ireland

2 0

How it works: Opening: a well-dressed Italian introduces himself as an Italian designer or someone who works for Armani and is here for a trade show. Set-up: he will ask you…

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Horse carriage ride at Gap of Dunloe

Horse carriage scam in Ireland

2 0

How it works: Version 1: at the end, you are told that the price is for each person, not per ride. Version 2: you are told that no taxis or…

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Signs of a Rigged ATM

Credit card skimming in Ireland

2 0

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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Bicycles in Dublin

Bicycle theft in Ireland

2 0

How it works: More than 14,000 bicycles have been stolen in Ireland from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018. Places to beware: Anywhere: Dublin (~70% of cases), Cork (~5%),…

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