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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
Bad experience with Sixt car rental in Malaga	donna.reimer	6	09/27/16 07:28 PM
Money belt plus small purse?	phylliscountr...	33	09/25/16 07:39 PM
Pick Pocket Safety	Laura	21	09/20/16 03:22 PM
Being Pickpocketed - If I knew then what I know now.	Jim	40	09/16/16 10:38 PM
Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper scam	joe	7	08/30/16 08:07 AM
Tourist Scams in Ireland?	Joseph	14	08/07/16 07:25 PM
Some poetic justice for thieves.....	Ken	0	07/30/16 06:06 AM
Paris Metro Scam	Gary	14	07/21/16 04:01 PM
The darker side of pickpockets.....	Ken	10	07/10/16 03:10 PM
Careful while buying train tickets in Rom	Keith	3	07/05/16 08:58 PM
VELIB Is A Rip Off!	millerr1775	17	06/28/16 04:57 PM
Locauto After Sales Service Poor Add. Multe	thomasalanclarke	4	06/21/16 08:36 PM
Paris during Euro 2016	robertsonxashley	18	06/15/16 03:13 PM
Don't Jaywalk in Kraków!	James	12	06/14/16 02:03 PM
AirBNB in Paris: Changing of hosts and reviews; my red flags went up everywhere!	Ka	5	06/11/16 05:09 PM
Taking U-Bahn in Berlin	tony.freeman....	26	06/08/16 06:52 AM
Sending CC# over email?	La Paz	17	05/30/16 05:03 AM
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	14	05/03/16 05:30 AM
Paris Train Pickpocket in Training	wuscjim	39	04/29/16 01:46 PM
Paris Metro ticket purchase help	Phil	3	04/28/16 02:48 PM
Lisbon restaurant scam	MC	19	04/22/16 02:10 PM
Assault is bad end to a great trip to Italy using Rick Steves' advice	delgado.adverts	35	04/12/16 05:17 PM
Travel with passport or leave in hotel?	kacikohlhepp	47	04/06/16 07:34 PM
Fake wallet?	Donald	38	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	31	02/02/16 07:25 PM
Safe to leave bags checked at train station?	djgeppert	12	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	18	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	22	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	11	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	65	08/23/15 01:28 PM