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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
Scams still in Liguria/Genoa region
ABSea 12
Hobo Traveler Sew-in Pockets?
slbdaisy 10
Air BnB new user question / concern
jdm1dfw 11
Rail Protection Price Scam
b_artz 11
Priority Pass membership
mcguinness.anita 12
Do you know the artist David Schor?
sherryjb 12
Outraged honeymooners stuck with $570 bill for ‘a quick snack’
Mary 12
Pickpocket working with kids by the river
scott 12
Paris and digital camera
paulsbrawner 12
Was this petition a scam
bookman6094 13
What Is A US Passport Card & Why You Might Want One!
WhateverLA 13
Become a travel agent to get discounted travel? Scam or true?
rob in cal 13
Naples
ksbeck321 13
UK post card scam
Slate 12
Airport Duty Free Shopping
kb1942 12
Google Response to Fraud Report
Larry 13
Beware of ASAP Tickets
baroloboy85 13
be careful of restaurant double charges where they claim they've "reversed" the first...
John 13
Pick Pockets & Money Belts.
Amanda 14
Tourist Scams that migsht not be
MC-Glasgow 14
Service charges added onto bills in Italy
world... 14
Very High currency fees at some airports
Barnstormer 14
Rick Steve's warnings about Viator
domwild 14
"Do you speak English" scam in Paris
Richard 14
Vacation Rental By Owner scam
MTS--1000 13
Paris Metro Scam
Gary 13
Tourist Scams in Ireland?
Joseph 14
ATM and credit debit card advice
jayhamps 14
Fake Passports
Larry 14
Very slick conversion rate scam buying theater tickets in London
Ray T 14
CC info intercepted when booking hotel by email
BillP 14
Renters Beware -- VRBO Coronavirus Refund Policy is Toothless
Andy 13
Recommend good medical evacuation program?
sgbarnes1 14
Witnessed a new pickpocket distraction tactic
travel4fun 14
Venice Restaurant charges
David 15
Why would i use Europcar again when they scammed us for insurance $650
ainslieberyl 15
Receipts & Debit Overcharges - Just a Note
ampshetler 15
Pick Pocket Proof Clothing
edrosenberg1 14
Sardinia - attempted scam
istrychem3 15
Security Concern in Germany?
gritz 15
Fareboom is a horrid company - stay away!
chgodiego 15
Spain Bird Poop Scam is Real
hallkanea 15
Centurion rome - 20 euro x pictures
ilmondodavide 16
steal all your money from your credit cards- when you put your card into the machine
lonney finigan 14
Securing backpacks during transit?
britt.erin 16
Hidden pocket travel scarves
Zen 16
Sound familiar
jayhamps 16
Advice? Hotel double charging friend / us
shamraye 16
Rome "Taxi" scam at FCO
sharon.mcdaniel 16
speeding tickets in Italy
novak000 16