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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
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 14
Paris Metro Scam
Gary 14
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 14
Recommend good medical evacuation program?
sgbarnes1 14
Strange Reservation
Frank II 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 15
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
Beware copycat hotel booking sites
phred 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 16
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
Fascinating article on Airbnb properties ( also VRBO, etc.) in London
Lola 16
Cancellation refund if tour company cancels trip
gr8katz 16
JUSTFLY is Exceedingly Unreachable - DO NOT TRUST
tfmyles 16
AirBnB, VRBO...only showing positive reviews?
Rosemunde 16
Don't buy Seven Corners Insurance
speckmank 16
MonasteryStays
Sandy 16
Money Belt Alternative
Bon voyage! 16
got scammed anyways
choquette.r 17
Is justfly.com a fraud or scam and is Kayak.com directly connected to it?
Mike 17
Sending CC# over email?
La Paz 17
VELIB Is A Rip Off!
millerr1775 17
Fake gold ring scam
ascentmgt1 17
Strangers
jayhamps 17
LONDON Oyster card Refund Snafu
bonnie.powers 17
Naples pickpockets
Jim H 17
Even happens to professional travelers
Elizabeth 17
Be warned re Monastery Stays, the booking agency for this site charges 20% booking fee!!
JS 17
Never ending claims of traffic violations with no proof
michael 17
Train Station Scam at Venice Santa Lucia Station
Larry & Betty 17