How to avoid costumed street performer scams at top tourist destinations. From Roman legionaries at the Colosseum to superheroes in Hollywood, discover how these performers trick tourists into paying for photos. Stay informed and protect yourself from these tourist street scams.
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Bait and Switch Scam is a street routine that tricks tourists into thinking they are buying high-tech or luxury items, only to receive packages full of worthless junk. Discover how this street scam works, the risks involved, and how to avoid being deceived.
Beware of street scammers posing as shoe shiners: Learn their guilt-trap method and avoid falling into their scam routine. Read more.
Overfriendly passersby who seem a little too interested in you. Especially when they insistently offer unsolicited help, gifts or guidance.
Those who collect signatures for petitions might be a nuisance sometimes. Especially when they are scammers and start harassing kind-hearted tourists. Read here how to deal with this scam.
Scammers who lurk near ATMs to foist their counterfeit banknotes on unsuspecting tourists. Read here how to recognize them.
Overfriendly strangers who offer themselves as local guides? Probably a scam. In this article, we’re going to explore the reasons why it’s best to choose carefully who to follow and where.
Discover two of the most common drug dealer scams that target tourists and travelers looking for illicit substances in urban areas and nightlife hotspots.
A quick guide on how to recognize and avoid the Friendship Bracelet Scam, a common trick targeting tourists worldwide.
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Simple old trick to scam gullible by-passers. All you need is a golden ring, a friendly face and the promise of easy money.