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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
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
Pick Pockets & Money Belts.	Amanda	14	04/06/14 01:33 AM
Tourist Scams that migsht not be	MC-Glasgow	14	10/07/14 08:43 PM
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	13	10/07/16 04:11 AM
Paris Metro Scam	Gary	13	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 02:26 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	13	01/20/21 09:08 PM
Recommend good medical evacuation program?	sgbarnes1	14	04/10/24 06:29 PM
Witnessed a new pickpocket distraction tactic	travel4fun	14	04/21/24 09:36 PM
Was this petition a scam	bookman6094	13	06/11/15 12:40 AM
What Is A US Passport Card & Why You Might Want One!	WhateverLA	13	09/30/15 10:46 PM
Become a travel agent to get discounted travel? Scam or true?	rob in cal	13	05/26/16 01:35 PM
Naples	ksbeck321	13	09/21/17 12:13 PM
UK post card scam	Slate	12	11/07/17 12:19 PM
Airport Duty Free Shopping	kb1942	12	06/20/19 08:45 PM
Google Response to Fraud Report	Larry	13	10/24/19 05:52 AM
Beware of ASAP Tickets	baroloboy85	13	09/10/21 09:22 PM
be careful of restaurant double charges where they claim they've "reversed" the first...	John	13	11/10/22 02:32 AM
Europcar Overcharge	Stephen	12	10/07/14 10:54 AM
"Speeding" ticket - a year later!	burknett	12	04/21/15 11:48 AM
Italy: thefts and bad deals, plus observations	bobbing	12	06/15/15 01:50 PM
Safe to leave bags checked at train station?	djgeppert	11	02/01/16 09:53 PM
Paris taxi scam	nbraymond79	12	12/05/15 01:21 AM
Don't Jaywalk in Kraków!	James	12	06/14/16 02:03 PM
Don't book your flight with these guys!	Lola	11	08/30/17 10:49 PM
Barcelona - Bank Scam	rowlandinho77	11	02/16/18 08:21 AM
New ATM selfie stick scam	T.	12	09/01/18 03:31 AM
Scams still in Liguria/Genoa region	ABSea	12	08/19/18 04:12 PM
Hobo Traveler Sew-in Pockets?	slbdaisy	10	11/20/18 05:11 PM
Air BnB new user question / concern	jdm1dfw	11	02/24/19 03:28 PM
Rail Protection Price Scam	b_artz	11	03/30/19 07:58 PM
Priority Pass membership	mcguinness.anita	12	07/30/19 07:35 PM
Do you know the artist David Schor?	sherryjb	12	12/31/19 04:09 PM
Outraged honeymooners stuck with $570 bill for ‘a quick snack’	Mary	12	08/04/22 12:07 AM
Pickpocket working with kids by the river	scott	12	05/12/23 08:33 PM
Paris and digital camera	paulsbrawner	12	02/24/24 12:41 AM
"a fanny pack for your rack"	Michael...	11	02/27/15 02:19 PM
Have you heard about an app that can pick up your ATM pin code?	Bets	11	08/30/15 05:18 AM
Leaving your passport at hotel check in - will photo copy work?	GypsyRover	10	09/10/15 04:37 PM
Doesn't matter how 'theft proof your bag is' if...	aquamarinesteph	11	08/21/17 07:36 PM

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