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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	12/29/14 10:41 PM
Very High currency fees at some airports	Barnstormer	14	04/21/15 06:42 PM
Rick Steve's warnings about Viator	domwild	14	07/12/15 11:08 PM
"Do you speak English" scam in Paris	Richard	14	09/23/15 09:16 PM
Vacation Rental By Owner scam	MTS--1000	14	05/03/16 05:30 AM
Paris Metro Scam	Gary	14	07/21/16 04:01 PM
Tourist Scams in Ireland?	Joseph	14	08/07/16 07:25 PM
ATM and credit debit card advice	jayhamps	14	11/23/16 02:11 AM
Fake Passports	Larry	14	10/22/18 01:44 AM
Very slick conversion rate scam buying theater tickets in London	Ray T	14	08/14/19 05:34 PM
CC info intercepted when booking hotel by email	BillP	14	02/26/20 09:23 AM
Renters Beware -- VRBO Coronavirus Refund Policy is Toothless	Andy	14	01/20/21 09:08 PM
Recommend good medical evacuation program?	sgbarnes1	14	04/10/24 06:29 PM
Strange Reservation	Frank II	14	09/04/24 09:39 PM
Venice Restaurant charges	David	15	07/18/14 01:45 PM
Why would i use Europcar again when they scammed us for insurance $650	ainslieberyl	15	09/23/15 03:53 AM
Receipts & Debit Overcharges - Just a Note	ampshetler	15	09/23/17 02:37 PM
Pick Pocket Proof Clothing	edrosenberg1	15	09/29/17 08:09 PM
Sardinia - attempted scam	istrychem3	15	08/06/18 06:36 AM
Security Concern in Germany?	gritz	15	01/29/19 12:55 PM
Fareboom is a horrid company - stay away!	chgodiego	15	08/26/21 02:50 PM
Spain Bird Poop Scam is Real	hallkanea	15	01/21/24 01:44 PM
Beware copycat hotel booking sites	phred	15	04/13/25 11:20 PM
Centurion rome - 20 euro x pictures	ilmondodavide	16	10/16/14 09:19 PM
steal all your money from your credit cards- when you put your card into the machine	lonney finigan	16	07/27/14 09:12 PM
Securing backpacks during transit?	britt.erin	16	08/20/15 11:27 PM
Hidden pocket travel scarves	Zen	16	08/23/17 08:30 PM
Sound familiar	jayhamps	16	12/19/17 04:40 AM
Advice? Hotel double charging friend / us	shamraye	16	11/14/18 11:40 PM
Rome "Taxi" scam at FCO	sharon.mcdaniel	16	10/26/18 02:25 AM
speeding tickets in Italy	novak000	16	11/27/19 10:54 PM
Fascinating article on Airbnb properties ( also VRBO, etc.) in London	Lola	16	05/01/20 04:30 AM
Cancellation refund if tour company cancels trip	gr8katz	16	04/10/20 07:14 PM
JUSTFLY is Exceedingly Unreachable - DO NOT TRUST	tfmyles	16	05/24/21 11:37 AM
AirBnB, VRBO...only showing positive reviews?	Rosemunde	16	09/06/22 02:13 PM
Don't buy Seven Corners Insurance	speckmank	16	10/28/22 06:32 PM
MonasteryStays	Sandy	16	10/23/23 10:57 PM
Money Belt Alternative	Bon voyage!	16	02/04/25 04:55 AM
got scammed anyways	choquette.r	17	03/15/15 03:38 PM
Is justfly.com a fraud or scam and is Kayak.com directly connected to it?	Mike	17	11/27/16 08:18 PM
Sending CC# over email?	La Paz	17	05/30/16 05:03 AM
VELIB Is A Rip Off!	millerr1775	17	06/28/16 04:57 PM
Fake gold ring scam	ascentmgt1	17	11/04/16 02:32 AM
Strangers	jayhamps	17	02/08/17 08:28 PM
LONDON Oyster card Refund Snafu	bonnie.powers	17	11/16/18 05:25 PM
Naples pickpockets	Jim H	17	02/19/19 02:08 PM
Even happens to professional travelers	Elizabeth	17	11/30/18 11:21 PM
Be warned re Monastery Stays, the booking agency for this site charges 20% booking fee!!	JS	17	10/02/19 03:10 PM
Never ending claims of traffic violations with no proof	michael	17	03/08/21 11:31 PM
Train Station Scam at Venice Santa Lucia Station	Larry & Betty	17	11/13/22 01:15 AM