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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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Fake police scam in Amsterdam
utteeyo 8
Fake Passports
Larry 14
Fake Paris taxi driver JAILED for overcharging tourists
Chris F 15
Fake Oil Painting Shop in Burano Italy
Heidi 9
Fake gold ring scam
ascentmgt1 17
Fake-Alaska Airline scam
jjgurley 20
extreme low water pressure at hotel delle rose at paestum
sunjing 2
Experience with cell phone service with AT&T? I am looking for service with using...
sypriss 10
Expérience and warning from a long-time expat in Paris
Elizabeth 33
Even happens to professional travelers
Elizabeth 16
Europcar Overcharge
Stephen 12
Euro for Pound scam
mschonekas 17
Eiffel Tower Scam
jehb2 7
EBOOKERS could steal your money.
aaroe 5
"Do you speak English" scam in Paris
Richard 14
Do you know the artist David Schor?
sherryjb 12
Do thieves know about your money belt?
KC 21
Don't let your guard down!
Chuck 7
Don't Jaywalk in Kraków!
James 12
Don't buy Seven Corners Insurance
speckmank 14
Don't book your flight with these guys!
Lola 11
Do not use Reservation counter.com
santacruzdela32 9
do NOT rent any property from Emma Villa is Tuscany
chick001 4
Doesn't matter how 'theft proof your bag is' if...
aquamarinesteph 11
Doesn't exactly look like a Rick Steves guidebook
Toto 23
Does my husband need a money belt ?
KER 32
Diversion Scams
Barnstormer 18
Deutschlandticket: invalid tickets from fraud Internet shops
MarkK 9
Debit/credit card skimming-warning
jules m 33
Crowds at entrances and personal space preferences
avirosemail 18
Credit Card Protection
yosemite1 4
collections service trying to collect on Italian traffic citations
philridar 2
Clear bags to deter thieves?
ArielK 21
Chip and Pin machine issue Torrevieja Spain
jayhamps 9
Chase Sapphire Foreign Exchange Rate
jeansn6 17
Centurion rome - 20 euro x pictures
ilmondodavide 16
CDG airport taxi scam
paulscrudato 18
CC info intercepted when booking hotel by email
BillP 14
Caution about ReservationCounter.com
Sherry 1
Carrying passport, etc. in small attachable bag at bottom of Civita day pack?
Les 24
Car rental through OE Interactive Ltd
fivekaff 3
Car rental 'damage' scam
bren5 5
Careful while buying train tickets in Rom
Keith 3
“Can you make change for this?” (Holding up a coin or a bill)
Lola 19
Can you help me rent a bike?
athenafl 2
Cancellation refund if tour company cancels trip
gr8katz 15
Camera Scam
shifferds 24
Cab scam in Barcelona
colorado924 4
Book places to stay via email
kvanhoom 11
Booking flights with travel companies online
Travelin’Gal 28