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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
Become a travel agent to get discounted travel? Scam or true?	rob in cal	13	05/26/16 01:35 PM
Lessons Learned After Break-in	Kyle	28	05/23/16 12:54 PM
Vacation Rental By Owner scam	MTS--1000	13	05/03/16 05:30 AM
Paris Train Pickpocket in Training	wuscjim	38	04/29/16 01:46 PM
Paris Metro ticket purchase help	Phil	2	04/28/16 02:48 PM
Lisbon restaurant scam	MC	18	04/22/16 02:10 PM
Assault is bad end to a great trip to Italy using Rick Steves' advice	delgado.adverts	34	04/12/16 05:17 PM
Travel with passport or leave in hotel?	kacikohlhepp	40	04/06/16 07:34 PM
Fake wallet?	Donald	36	03/21/16 08:45 PM
Advantages of wearing a 'travel vest' with multiple pockets in Italy?	willieske	44	03/16/16 02:50 AM
Beware AirB&B scams	phred	6	03/04/16 02:52 PM
Eiffel Tower Scam	jehb2	7	02/21/16 02:31 AM
Are fur coats acceptable in Europe?	mekszrhands	29	02/02/16 07:25 PM
Safe to leave bags checked at train station?	djgeppert	11	02/01/16 09:53 PM
how to call the police	rookfamily33	5	01/31/16 08:12 PM
Beware of fraudulent credit card charge 'SEI*Eurosports'	avirosemail	8	01/17/16 11:57 PM
Security Breach at SeaTac Airport	jan	8	12/16/15 07:55 PM
Euro for Pound scam	mschonekas	17	12/08/15 06:29 AM
Paris taxi scam	nbraymond79	12	12/04/15 06:12 PM
“Sitting ducks pay $177 for lunch at Trattoria da Romano, Burano, Italy”	phogenson	53	11/07/15 02:24 PM
Keeping items safe on the Beach in Spain	rennettegrace	9	11/07/15 08:11 AM
Istanbul Shoebrush Drop	Larry	10	11/06/15 07:46 PM
pickpocketing experiences	KC	19	11/04/15 05:29 PM
Paris Metro Make Up Scam	bprowse2	19	10/08/15 10:07 PM
What Is A US Passport Card & Why You Might Want One!	WhateverLA	13	09/30/15 10:46 PM
A Tip For Hotel Room Safety	WhateverLA	21	09/24/15 11:42 PM
"Do you speak English" scam in Paris	Richard	14	09/23/15 09:16 PM
Why would i use Europcar again when they scammed us for insurance $650	ainslieberyl	15	09/23/15 03:53 AM
Best Train from Naples to Roma	dkgitte	1	09/12/15 04:39 PM
Leaving your passport at hotel check in - will photo copy work?	GypsyRover	10	09/10/15 04:37 PM
Do thieves know about your money belt?	KC	21	09/06/15 02:05 AM
Have you heard about an app that can pick up your ATM pin code?	Elizabeth	11	08/30/15 05:18 AM
How to not look like a tourist, ideas and comments	glennlorrainer	56	08/23/15 01:28 PM
Backpack stolen in Koln train station	Euro traveler	6	08/22/15 07:05 PM
Securing backpacks during transit?	britt.erin	16	08/20/15 11:27 PM
Robbed at Rome Termini Train Station	KC	35	08/06/15 04:01 PM
St Petersburg and Nevsky Prospekt bump and pickpocket	Tim	3	07/28/15 08:25 PM
Skip Lisbon Trolley 28E!	geezloueez6	6	07/21/15 02:39 AM
Fake police scam in Amsterdam	utteeyo	8	07/17/15 09:05 PM
Getting my money back, the easy way.	Barnstormer	7	07/17/15 09:02 PM
Rick Steve's warnings about Viator	domwild	14	07/12/15 11:08 PM
Paris Scams.....	Ken	28	07/12/15 12:45 AM
ATM to avoid in Florence	mwchadwick1	8	07/08/15 12:17 AM
What restaurant scams do French people worry about?	Philip	5	07/01/15 07:10 PM
Best brand for money belt	andreajm317	10	07/01/15 05:15 PM
Travel Club Contest -- Scam or Legit?	ted	7	06/25/15 04:29 PM
learn to read numbers in Europe...	KC	6	06/24/15 02:33 AM
A Bird in the Hand...	Sempre Italia 🇮🇹	19	06/20/15 02:11 AM
Italy: thefts and bad deals, plus observations	bobbing	12	06/15/15 01:50 PM
All In Money Belt OR Stash in Hotel/Apartment/B&B?	Jay	21	06/12/15 03:58 PM

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