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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
Aggressive man on Steps to Sacre Coeur	RafaFan	17	05/30/22 11:46 AM
Crowds at entrances and personal space preferences	avirosemail	18	05/28/22 08:04 PM
Expérience and warning from a long-time expat in Paris	Bets	18	06/28/22 09:57 PM
So You'd Like A Room On The First Floor......	Bill	18	06/03/14 12:58 PM
Railroad ticket change scam, Schiphol Train Station	cascade dan	18	06/28/14 05:26 PM
A Bird in the Hand...	Sempre Italia	19	06/20/15 02:11 AM
pickpocketing experiences	KC	19	11/04/15 05:29 PM
Paris Metro Make Up Scam	bprowse2	19	10/08/15 10:07 PM
Lisbon restaurant scam	MC	18	04/22/16 02:10 PM
Athens Metro Pickpockets	Bruce	16	08/10/17 05:02 AM
When asked for a pin with a credit card purchase	mikernben	19	03/12/19 09:30 PM
1 looks like a 7	rrruuunnn	19	01/09/20 10:06 PM
Got tricked by 3rd party hotel site	Yo Pauly	19	04/22/22 03:55 PM
Pickpockets and other tourist scams	horsewoofie	17	05/23/22 02:40 AM
Identity theft---how does it work?	Sasha	17	05/03/17 02:46 AM
Pick pocketed, by an old scam	paulawilsonpsl	20	11/17/18 03:20 AM
Fake Paris taxi driver JAILED for overcharging tourists	Chris F	15	05/06/19 03:28 PM
New pickpocket target	Bob	19	08/18/19 02:55 AM
Backpack stolen on train to Rome (from airport)	The Madster	21	08/13/14 07:32 AM
How to avoid travel company scams	rho67	19	01/31/15 12:38 AM
All In Money Belt OR Stash in Hotel/Apartment/B&B?	Jay	21	06/12/15 03:58 PM
Do thieves know about your money belt?	KC	21	09/06/15 02:05 AM
Pick Pocket Safety	Laura	21	09/20/16 03:22 PM
Airline ticket brokers - like Cheapoair - are rip offs	Paul-of-the-F...	20	12/22/17 04:26 AM
Pick Pocket Proof pants	Barnstormer	21	01/11/18 07:59 PM
Anti-Theft Crossbody Purse vs. Cavita Day Pack in Italy	jhbytheseashore	21	07/16/18 05:13 AM
Pickpocket Paranoia	joefackler	22	09/01/14 11:37 PM
Hertz Rental Car- Italy "processing fee"	boonie721	22	12/10/14 04:49 AM
A Tip For Hotel Room Safety	WhateverLA	21	09/24/15 11:42 PM
Clear bags to deter thieves?	ArielK	21	05/31/17 12:47 AM
Lost Passport	Connie	22	05/12/19 03:50 AM
Any pickpockets or other tourist scams in Ireland in general?	photobearsam	22	10/09/19 01:23 PM
Fake-Alaska Airline scam	jjgurley	22	05/28/22 06:33 AM
Are you getting friend requests from fake Facebook accounts?	avirosemail	22	07/18/18 02:45 PM
Viator	artiberius	23	12/02/18 05:37 PM
Booking.com imposing unreasonable cancellation fee - Coronavirus	AussieNomad	19	07/20/20 03:28 AM
Camera Scam	shifferds	24	05/23/15 12:05 PM
A cautionary tale about using an ATM machine - you may have less recourse than you think!	pelter	24	12/18/17 08:10 AM
Slashed tire rental car scam	janetnoble	24	11/10/18 03:20 PM
Pickpocket safety?	Pat	25	06/11/15 05:31 PM
Be super aware of a new way of pickpockets while in Köln Messe Koelnmesse Train...	camilkuo	24	11/02/16 06:30 PM
Taking U-Bahn in Berlin	tony.freeman....	24	06/08/16 06:52 AM
Barcelona- scam after scam	melisa.branovsky	25	02/16/18 08:25 AM
Is this the best scam topic.	jayhamps	27	09/20/17 01:18 AM
How does one file a claim for items stolen while passing through airport Security (in...	kayakfit	27	10/01/18 08:00 AM
anti-theft bags	pharmchat70	26	11/21/21 09:13 AM
Lessons Learned After Break-in	Kyle	28	05/23/16 12:54 PM
Hotel security for valubles including iPad	Palmland Mike	23	09/22/17 04:11 AM
I just stopped a scam!	Adrienne	27	06/22/19 08:40 AM
Paris Scams.....	Ken	28	07/12/15 12:45 AM

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