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8 scams
Despite its small size, Montenegro has everything that you want to see – the magical Adriatic, magnificent mountains, ravishing towns as well as the stunning Kotor Bay. In short, Montenegro’s natural beauty is unparalleled.
The country is also now much safer to visit since Yugoslavia’s civil war in the 1990s. That said, 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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- General emergency: 112
- Police: 122
- Fire: 123
- Ambulance: 124
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Unlicensed taxis in Montenegro
3 0How it works: You may encounter these fake/unlicensed taxis along the streets or at Tivat Airport. The standard modus operandi is to use a fake taxi meter and to bring…
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Rental car scams in Montenegro
2 0How it works: Like in other European countries (e.g. Ireland, Scotland, Spain), there have been many stories of rental car scams in Montenegro. The most common scam that is carried…
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Restaurant scams in Montenegro
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: different…
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Taxi scams in Montenegro
2 0How it works: Overview: most drivers are fine, but it is also not uncommon for taxi drivers to cheat foreign tourists, so one has to be wary. Version 1: not…
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Lady of the Rock tour scam in Montenegro
2 0How it works: This is technically more of an overcharging situation than an outright scam, but the blatant overcharging may push it into that category. Basically, at the Kotor cruise…
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Lake Skadar boat tour scams in Montenegro
2 0How it works: Opening: so how this works is that as you approach the lake, a tout will intercept you and ask if you headed to the Lake for a…
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Parking fee scam in Montenegro
2 0How it works: At certain attractions, you may find locals at parking lots who charge you a parking fee when the parking lot is free. Hand over a large note,…
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Pickpockets in Montenegro
2 0How it works: The pickpocket situation is not as common as in other European countries, with cases bordering between rare and uncommon. The professionals work in a gang – one…
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