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25 scams
Turkey, is where the world meets. Since ancient times, the Trojans, Mongols, Romans, Greeks, and Ottomans have traversed these plains and Turkey today offers a fascinating cultural experience.
That said, there are a number of tourist targeted scams to watch out for here.
Emergency numbers
- Tourism police: +90 212 527 45 03
- Medical emergency/ambulance: 112
- Fire: 110
- Police: 155
Would you like a drink bar scam in Turkey
8 8How it works: Situation: this is a common scam in Eastern Europe, where bar owners, bar girls, employees and sometimes even police officers are involved. Opening: a stranger asks if…
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Ancient City of Ephesus taxi scams in Turkey
5 0How it works: Scam 1: cab drivers at one entrance will claim that the other entrance does not have a shuttle. Thus, they suggest you take a cab ride there,…
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Fayton (horse carriage) scam in Turkey
5 0How it works: A horse carriage ride is firstly expensive, and secondly may skip past places of interest and send you to a tea place where they receive a commission….
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Fraudulent tour operators in Turkey
5 1How it works: Situation: there are fly by night tour agencies which sell non-existent tours or overpriced tours of low quality and with little safety consideration. Set-up: they may pass…
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Unofficial guides in Turkey
5 1How it works: Opening: Unofficial guides will offer to help you skip the queue if you sign up for an expensive private tour with them. Set-up: First, they will overcharge…
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Carpet and other shopping scams in Turkey
5 5How it works: Opening: A tout claims to know the best sellers and can help you get a “local” price, or wants to offer you Turkish Tea. He then brings…
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Pickpockets in Turkey
4 1How 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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Taxi scams in Turkey
3 1How it works: Version 1: rigged meters (jump too fast/too much); not using meters and charging an inflated flat fare. Version 2: claiming no change; swapping a high value note…
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Property scam in Turkey
3 1How it works: Situation: many property scams where both investors and tourists have fell for fraudulent apartment listings. Red flags: cheap prices, copy-pasted description, dodgy sounding reviews, difference in photos…
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No change/shortchange scam in Turkey
2 0How it works: Version 1: forgetting to pass you the change, or claiming that here is an extra service charge. Version 2: pretending to have received less than required by…
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