Last week I was pulled over just after paying a highway toll, by a man in a small grey car with a flashing blue light, seen on police and emergency vehicles in Spain. I assumed my credit card failed to pay the 8euros so pulled onto the shoulder.
A very friendly man suggested I exit the car and check my tire which I found odd as I was sure he was a Toll Security Agent. Well in the few seconds I’m looking at my tire another person that was hiding in his car quickly grabbed two bags from my car! I lost my passport, two credit cards, and a few Euros
So frustrating as Scammers are getting more creative and convincing as they assault tourists.
That blue flashing light was the only reason I pulled over….. you can buy it on Amazon for 9$
Posted by
Land of La
9217 posts
Unfortunate loss.
Posted by
CA
2140 posts
Yes, this has been discussed before. Kind of sucks the air out of one’s vacation.
Posted by
Washington DC
28050 posts
This is a variation on the old icepick-in-the-tire scam.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33807 posts
unfortunately not the first report of this
Posted by
34 posts
It seems most of these scam stories are coming from Spain.
Posted by
Southeast US
4043 posts
Sorry about your loss. Thanks for sharing.