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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
Lessons Learned After Break-in	Kyle	28	05/23/16 12:54 PM
Attempted scam in Barcelona?	lancerhayashi	7	08/11/23 03:54 PM
What are some of the tourist traps in Europe?	Lane	50	09/22/20 07:34 PM
100% satisfaction	Lane	11	07/23/24 03:28 PM
Sending CC# over email?	La Paz	17	05/30/16 05:03 AM
Istanbul Shoebrush Drop	Larry	10	11/06/15 07:46 PM
Vultures	Larry	31	03/29/18 09:30 PM
Fake Passports	Larry	14	10/22/18 01:44 AM
Google Response to Fraud Report	Larry	13	10/24/19 05:52 AM
Train Station Scam at Venice Santa Lucia Station	Larry & Betty	16	11/13/22 01:15 AM
Pick Pocket Safety	Laura	21	09/20/16 03:22 PM
Italy ZTL scams?	lcb23	29	05/30/17 10:48 AM
Beware of DCC at Reisebank	Lee	10	11/19/17 10:42 PM
Carrying passport, etc. in small attachable bag at bottom of Civita day pack?	Les	24	07/09/23 12:51 AM
pickpocket question	Libby	54	06/12/18 11:10 AM
Gold Crown Resorts	lindajuly3	3	05/30/17 10:37 AM
What if?	lindanjim	71	03/02/14 08:04 PM
What HomeAway/VRBO Doesn't Tell You About Not Refunding Your Money	Lindy	34	04/16/20 03:43 PM
Word to the Wise: Manuel Antonio National Park Scam	Lindy	2	01/09/24 09:07 PM
Almost fell for a scam on booking site ..... be smarter than me.	Lisuza	33	02/08/24 05:14 PM
Reasons locals don't use moneybelts	LIZinPA 🧳	66	03/30/19 09:04 AM
Portugal: "legal" (buyer beware) scams?	lktraveler1	18	07/16/23 06:49 PM
Don't book your flight with these guys!	Lola	11	08/30/17 10:49 PM
Fascinating article on Airbnb properties ( also VRBO, etc.) in London	Lola	15	05/01/20 04:30 AM
Those posts with fake phone numbers for airlines	Lola	7	07/26/24 01:31 AM
“Can you make change for this?” (Holding up a coin or a bill)	Lola	18	10/28/24 01:13 AM
steal all your money from your credit cards- when you put your card into the machine	lonney finigan	14	07/27/14 09:12 PM
How do men keep their phones safe?	Lulu348	54	10/21/22 05:34 PM
Italian traffic violation you get in the mail....very alarming	luufercharles	20	05/26/24 10:54 PM
Tickets canceled with Get your guide	magnums56	4	03/26/24 01:45 PM
Random Passport Checks: Real or Fake Police?	marc	43	11/07/14 12:07 AM
Is having a Whistle on my keychain overkill?	Mark	31	07/31/19 06:22 PM
Begpacking - when tourists compete begging with the poorest people	MarkK	41	01/06/20 06:52 AM
Security Pocket Underwear/Tanks	martha546	7	09/08/14 11:24 PM
Outraged honeymooners stuck with $570 bill for ‘a quick snack’	Mary	10	08/04/22 12:07 AM
WP Article Regarding Common Scams	Maryam	5	05/24/19 05:02 PM
Lisbon restaurant scam	MC	18	04/22/16 02:10 PM
Tourist Scams that migsht not be	MC-Glasgow	14	10/07/14 08:43 PM
Priority Pass membership	mcguinness.anita	12	07/30/19 07:35 PM
Snap Travel	M. E.	4	11/24/21 03:01 AM
Paris new scam alert- spilling beggar	meganlinda	8	11/14/18 01:15 AM
Are fur coats acceptable in Europe?	mekszrhands	29	02/02/16 07:25 PM
Barcelona- scam after scam	melisa.branovsky	25	02/16/18 08:25 AM
Luggage 'stolen' at Gare de Lyon, Paris	mherr2	4	06/18/14 01:26 AM
Never ending claims of traffic violations with no proof	michael	16	03/08/21 11:31 PM
"a fanny pack for your rack"	Michael...	11	02/27/15 02:19 PM
Is justfly.com a fraud or scam and is Kayak.com directly connected to it?	Mike	16	11/27/16 08:18 PM
When asked for a pin with a credit card purchase	mikernben	19	03/12/19 09:30 PM
Is Book-si.com a legit booking agent?	mikeywaz	5	05/06/19 07:39 PM
VELIB Is A Rip Off!	millerr1775	17	06/28/16 04:57 PM

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