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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
anti-theft bags	pharmchat70	27	11/21/21 09:13 AM
Beware of ASAP Tickets	baroloboy85	13	09/10/21 09:22 PM
Fareboom is a horrid company - stay away!	chgodiego	15	08/26/21 02:50 PM
Bad Decision to Rent from Tuscany Now & More	clleven	6	08/18/21 11:13 PM
A consumer guide to using credit card disputes properly	Dave	6	08/07/21 04:17 PM
When booking rooms before of after your tour	gallen	6	06/25/21 05:29 PM
JUSTFLY is Exceedingly Unreachable - DO NOT TRUST	tfmyles	16	05/24/21 11:37 AM
Never ending claims of traffic violations with no proof	michael	17	03/08/21 11:31 PM
Renters Beware -- VRBO Coronavirus Refund Policy is Toothless	Andy	14	01/20/21 09:08 PM
What are some of the tourist traps in Europe?	Lane	53	09/22/20 07:34 PM
Booking.com imposing unreasonable cancellation fee - Coronavirus	AussieNomad	23	07/20/20 03:28 AM
Has anyone had problems with RideCabs.com	daybee71nfun	9	06/04/20 10:50 PM
Fascinating article on Airbnb properties ( also VRBO, etc.) in London	Lola	16	05/01/20 04:30 AM
Attempted theft in Madrid	steve	10	04/21/20 12:44 AM
Another Paris scam - "Bird Poop"	nanvan	8	04/19/20 05:38 AM
What HomeAway/VRBO Doesn't Tell You About Not Refunding Your Money	Lindy	37	04/16/20 03:43 PM
Cancellation refund if tour company cancels trip	gr8katz	16	04/10/20 07:14 PM
Rome tour guides	hlbrechin	5	03/29/20 04:17 PM
What is the meaning of Prague (Praha)?	kb1942	11	03/13/20 12:13 AM
Parking tickets.... in Edmonds! oh the horror of it all	joe32F	18	02/28/20 05:44 PM
CC info intercepted when booking hotel by email	BillP	14	02/26/20 09:23 AM
Front of the Line Tour tickets	tcbhouse	4	02/18/20 08:37 PM
How to prevent my phone from getting stolen	SmittyATL	36	02/14/20 01:58 PM
Railroad Station in Prague	Steve	8	01/25/20 03:27 PM
1 looks like a 7	rrruuunnn	19	01/09/20 10:06 PM
Begpacking - when tourists compete begging with the poorest people	MarkK	44	01/06/20 06:52 AM
Viagogo Ticket Scam (Oberammergau and other events)	Anna	2	01/02/20 11:39 AM
Do you know the artist David Schor?	sherryjb	12	12/31/19 04:09 PM
The dishonest official Paris taxi drivers	Pom Pom	30	12/19/19 03:38 AM
speeding tickets in Italy	novak000	16	11/27/19 10:54 PM
BNP Paribas ATM exchange rate markup	David & C.	11	11/07/19 07:51 PM
Google Response to Fraud Report	Larry	13	10/24/19 05:52 AM
Blatant misrepresentation of total rental costs, Tromso, Norway	immacdonell	5	10/15/19 09:30 PM
Any pickpockets or other tourist scams in Ireland in general?	photobearsam	22	10/09/19 01:23 PM
Be warned re Monastery Stays, the booking agency for this site charges 20% booking fee!!	JS	17	10/02/19 03:10 PM
Booking flights with travel companies online	Travelin’Gal	31	09/08/19 01:55 PM
Pick Pocet article, The Atlantic, May 2019	bogiesan	9	09/06/19 12:24 PM
New pickpocket target	Bob	20	08/18/19 02:55 AM
Very slick conversion rate scam buying theater tickets in London	Ray T	14	08/14/19 05:34 PM
Is having a Whistle on my keychain overkill?	Mark	39	07/31/19 06:22 PM
Priority Pass membership	mcguinness.anita	12	07/30/19 07:35 PM
I just stopped a scam!	Adrienne	28	06/22/19 08:40 AM
Airport Duty Free Shopping	kb1942	13	06/20/19 08:45 PM
WP Article Regarding Common Scams	Maryam	6	05/24/19 05:02 PM
Justfly.com is FRAUD!!!! They sold me a wrong ticket and debited $1033	tatiana.marti...	9	05/22/19 04:44 AM
Lost Passport	Connie	22	05/12/19 03:50 AM
Big Bus Tours	Jennylake	9	05/11/19 04:16 PM
Is Book-si.com a legit booking agent?	mikeywaz	5	05/06/19 07:39 PM
Fake Paris taxi driver JAILED for overcharging tourists	Chris F	20	05/06/19 03:28 PM
Rail Protection Price Scam	b_artz	12	03/30/19 07:58 PM