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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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Italy ZTL scams?
lcb23 29
How honest are you, really?
Chris F 30
Safety of Multiple Passports
gneissgrl 28
The dishonest official Paris taxi drivers
Pom Pom 28
Paris Scams.....
Ken 28
So are you saying that our Euros can expire? Or get too old?
Shelley 28
Lessons Learned After Break-in
Kyle 28
Hotel security for valubles including iPad
Palmland Mike 23
I just stopped a scam!
Adrienne 27
Is this the best scam topic.
jayhamps 27
How does one file a claim for items stolen while passing through airport Security (in...
kayakfit 27
anti-theft bags
pharmchat70 26
Booking.com: Never Pre-Pay for a Lodging Through This Site!
drew 26
Strange and pointless posts on Here?
douglas 26
Taking U-Bahn in Berlin
tony.freeman.... 24
Barcelona- scam after scam
melisa.branovsky 25
Carrying passport, etc. in small attachable bag at bottom of Civita day pack?
Les 26
Pickpocket safety?
Pat 25
Be super aware of a new way of pickpockets while in Köln Messe Koelnmesse Train...
camilkuo 24
Camera Scam
shifferds 24
A cautionary tale about using an ATM machine - you may have less recourse than you think!
pelter 24
Slashed tire rental car scam
janetnoble 24
Are you getting friend requests from fake Facebook accounts?
avirosemail 22
Viator
artiberius 23
Booking.com imposing unreasonable cancellation fee - Coronavirus
AussieNomad 19
RS password compromised?
Sasha 23
Pickpocket Paranoia
joefackler 22
Hertz Rental Car- Italy "processing fee"
boonie721 22
A Tip For Hotel Room Safety
WhateverLA 21
Clear bags to deter thieves?
ArielK 21
Lost Passport
Connie 22
Any pickpockets or other tourist scams in Ireland in general?
photobearsam 22
Fake-Alaska Airline scam
jjgurley 22
Backpack stolen on train to Rome (from airport)
The Madster 21
How to avoid travel company scams
rho67 19
All In Money Belt OR Stash in Hotel/Apartment/B&B?
Jay 21
Do thieves know about your money belt?
KC 21
Pick Pocket Safety
Laura 21
Airline ticket brokers - like Cheapoair - are rip offs
Paul-of-the-F... 20
Pick Pocket Proof pants
Barnstormer 21
Anti-Theft Crossbody Purse vs. Cavita Day Pack in Italy
jhbytheseashore 21
Identity theft---how does it work?
Sasha 17
Pick pocketed, by an old scam
paulawilsonpsl 20
Fake Paris taxi driver JAILED for overcharging tourists
Chris F 15
New pickpocket target
Bob 19
Florence Italy- Air BNB Crime Ring
carolclements... 20
So You'd Like A Room On The First Floor......
Bill 18
Railroad ticket change scam, Schiphol Train Station
cascade dan 18
A Bird in the Hand...
Sempre Italia 🇮🇹 19
pickpocketing experiences
KC 19