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Tourist Scams

Know the game

Tourists are targeted by scam and rip-off artists everywhere in Europe. If you know the games (spilling the mustard, bus 64 in Rome, and so on), you're less likely to be a victim. By sharing the latest scams (and learning from each others' mistakes) we'll all travel more safely.

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Title	Author	Replies	Last Post
Kiwi.com cancelled my flight ticket and took my refund from the airline	25yearstraveler	35	11/14/22 10:26 PM
EBOOKERS could steal your money.	aaroe	5	05/04/24 08:29 AM
Scams still in Liguria/Genoa region	ABSea	12	08/19/18 04:12 PM
Sicily's Gas Prices Vary from Station Displays	abus00	0	11/01/24 01:06 PM
Venice Picture Scam - women on stilts	Acacia	10	07/24/17 07:47 PM
I just stopped a scam!	Adrienne	28	06/22/19 08:40 AM
Scam involving Portugal traffic fines	aghast11	4	02/16/25 06:59 PM
Avoid the company Get your Guide	ainarasando	10	07/03/24 04:39 PM
Why would i use Europcar again when they scammed us for insurance $650	ainslieberyl	15	09/23/15 03:53 AM
Pick Pockets & Money Belts.	Amanda	14	04/06/14 01:33 AM
Receipts & Debit Overcharges - Just a Note	ampshetler	15	09/23/17 02:37 PM
Best brand for money belt	andreajm317	10	07/01/15 05:15 PM
Renters Beware -- VRBO Coronavirus Refund Policy is Toothless	Andy	14	01/20/21 09:08 PM
Viagogo Ticket Scam (Oberammergau and other events)	Anna	2	01/02/20 11:39 AM
Ok, I'll fess up. No money belt.	Anne	69	03/01/15 10:07 AM
Doesn't matter how 'theft proof your bag is' if...	aquamarinesteph	11	08/21/17 07:36 PM
Clear bags to deter thieves?	ArielK	22	05/30/17 11:00 PM
Iberia Airlines	artfulfan	5	12/11/24 10:35 PM
Viator	artiberius	23	12/02/18 05:37 PM
Fake gold ring scam	ascentmgt1	17	11/04/16 02:32 AM
Can you help me rent a bike?	athenafl	3	05/16/22 07:29 AM
Booking.com imposing unreasonable cancellation fee - Coronavirus	AussieNomad	23	07/20/20 03:28 AM
Beware of fraudulent credit card charge 'SEI*Eurosports'	avirosemail	8	01/17/16 11:57 PM
Pickpocket Poetry, Parisian	avirosemail	2	11/16/16 01:41 PM
Are you getting friend requests from fake Facebook accounts?	avirosemail	23	07/18/18 02:45 PM
Crowds at entrances and personal space preferences	avirosemail	18	05/28/22 08:04 PM
Pedestrian Rue Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux, France?	avirosemail	5	05/07/24 12:23 AM
Rome: Pickpockets on Escalators	AVogan	9	04/16/14 02:58 AM
Beware of buying the MUVE ticket for the 4 museums on St Mark's Square	bandj53	5	10/03/17 10:35 PM
Managing Travel Stress	Barb	45	09/06/14 11:52 PM
SOS--Airbnb host accused me of damage	Barkinpark	34	09/21/24 06:55 PM
Diversion Scams	Barnstormer	18	12/01/14 11:10 PM
Very High currency fees at some airports	Barnstormer	14	04/21/15 06:42 PM
Getting my money back, the easy way.	Barnstormer	7	07/17/15 09:02 PM
Pick Pocket Proof pants	Barnstormer	21	01/11/18 07:59 PM
Beware of ASAP Tickets	baroloboy85	13	09/10/21 09:22 PM
Rail Protection Price Scam	b_artz	12	03/30/19 07:58 PM
headout is it a scam?	beasleyra	9	03/19/24 09:25 PM
So You'd Like A Room On The First Floor......	Bill	19	06/03/14 12:58 PM
CC info intercepted when booking hotel by email	BillP	14	02/26/20 09:23 AM
PRAGUE: TAXIS	blw9455	6	08/30/14 02:45 AM
Security checks and money belts	bnuckols	7	05/30/17 10:09 PM
Last Supper Scam	Bob	4	02/27/14 03:27 PM
Short Change	Bob	6	05/27/14 11:34 PM
New pickpocket target	Bob	20	08/18/19 02:55 AM
Italy: thefts and bad deals, plus observations	bobbing	12	06/15/15 01:50 PM
Pick Pocet article, The Atlantic, May 2019	bogiesan	9	09/06/19 12:24 PM
RFID pockets, are they worth it, do they work?	bonnieamarsh	8	04/25/22 03:15 PM
LONDON Oyster card Refund Snafu	bonnie.powers	17	11/16/18 05:25 PM
Money Belt Alternative	Bon voyage!	16	02/04/25 04:55 AM