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Romania

10 scams

The country of Dracula, Romania also offers centuries of folk culture and a uniquely diverse set of landscapes that is unspoiled by mass tourism.

The country is also very safe to visit for tourists, though there are a number of issues 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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Taxi in Romania

Taxi scams in Romania

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How it works: Situation: like anywhere in the world, there are both good and bad drivers, and the following are the common tricks shady drivers use in Romania. You may…

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Gara de Nord, Bucharest

Unlicensed taxis in Romania

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How it works: Opening: someone comes up to you and offers to help you with directions claiming that the place is not safe. Eventually, you will be directed to an…

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Street in Brasov

Charity donation scams in Romania

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How it works: Situation: like how you may encounter fake petition/charity touts in other parts of Europe (e.g. France, Italy, Spain), you may encounter such charity touts at train stations…

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Central Vechi, Bucharest

Drink spiking in Romania

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How it works: Although not that common, there have been cases of drink spiking in the Old Town of Bucharest. However, it is difficult to tell as such cases can…

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Street in Bucharest

Fake police in Romania

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How it works: Situation: this is more of a problem in the 1990s than today (rare/isolated cases today), though one still has to know how to react when faced with…

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Romanian Leu

Money exchange scams in Romania

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How it works: Situation: like in other parts of Central/Eastern Europe (e.g. Czech Republic, Turkey), you may encounter shady money exchanges. Set-up: these money changers tend to advertise great rates,…

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Off Piata Victoriei

Parking scams in Romania

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How it works: Unofficial attendants stake out spots in busy areas with scarce free parking. When they see you, they will beckon you to the spot and then charge you…

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Brasov

Pickpockets in Romania

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How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….

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Bar in Bucharest

Restaurant scams in Romania

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How it works: Situation: most food places are fine and there is no need to be paranoid. Generally, it’s just a few shady places or opportunists which dabble in such…

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Craiova

Snatch thefts in Romania

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How it works: Two versions: Strike and run, distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Hotel: theft from hotel rooms. Train: impersonating other passengers or simply breaking into a sleeping booth to…

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