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Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
7 scams documented
Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, Fake Gold and Jewelry Scam, Fake Parking Attendant, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Accra
Ghana
7 scams documented
Advance Fee / Romance Scam Follow-Up ('Ghana Scam'), Taxi Overcharging and Rigged Meters, Fake Volunteer / NGO Placement Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
7 scams documented
Merkato Market Pickpocket Swarm, Fake Guide and Commission Shop Hustle, Airport and Street Taxi Fare Inflation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Amman
Jordan
6 scams documented
Yellow Taxi No-Meter Overcharge, Petra Horse & Guide Bait-and-Switch, Dead Sea Private Resort Fee Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
5 scams documented
The Centraal Station Taxi Gang, The Fake / Stepped-On Weed Dealer, The Red Light District Tourist Trap Restaurant, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Antalya
Turkey
7 scams documented
Taxi Meter Manipulation, Restaurant Bill Inflation, Carpet Shop Pressure Sales, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda
7 scams documented
Cruise Port Taxi Gauntlet, Currency Confusion Restaurant Scam, Timeshare Presentation Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Aruba
Aruba
7 scams documented
Scratch Card Timeshare Trap, Rental Vehicle Damage Shakedown, Watersport Equipment Damage Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Athens
Greece
5 scams documented
The Airport Taxi Overcharge, The Monastiraki Tourist Restaurant Trap, The Bracelet Friendship Ambush, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Austin
United States
7 scams documented
Fake QR Code Parking Meter Scam, Fake Parking Lot Attendant Scam, ACL and SXSW Fake Ticket and Wristband Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Baku
Azerbaijan
6 scams documented
The Bolt Taxi Bait-and-Switch, The Apartment Rental Switcheroo, The Carpet Shop Export Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bali
Indonesia
7 scams documented
Fake Money Exchange, Rigged Taxi Meter & Inflated Airport Cab, Temple Dress Code Extortion, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bangkok
Thailand
6 scams documented
Tuk-Tuk Gem Store Scam, Taxi Meter Refusal, Ping Pong Show Overpriced Drink Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Barcelona
Spain
7 scams documented
La Rambla Pickpocket Gangs, Bird Poop Distraction Robbery, Fake Police Officer Wallet Check, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Beijing
China
7 scams documented
Airport Black Taxi Ambush, Art Student / Art Teacher Gallery Trap, Tinder / Dating App Bar Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Beirut
Lebanon
7 scams documented
Taxi Overcharging and Airport Rip-Off, Currency Exchange and Counterfeit Bill Scam, Fake Tour Guide Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Belfast
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Unlicensed Taxi Off-Meter Overcharge, Rental Car Break-In at Tourist Sites, Fake Charity Collectors and Clipboard Hustlers, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Belgrade
Serbia
7 scams documented
White-Top Unlicensed Taxi Scam, Restaurant Menu Switch & Inflated Bill, Currency Exchange Street Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Belize City
Belize
6 scams documented
The Cruise Port Unlicensed Tour Guide Hustle, The Per-Person Taxi Price Trick, The Bird Poop Distraction Pickpocket, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Berlin
Germany
6 scams documented
The Petition Pickpocket Scam, The Alexanderplatz Pickpocket Gang, The Shell Game Street Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bodrum
Turkey
6 scams documented
Nightclub Bar Bill Extortion, Carpet Shop Pressure Sales, Boat Tour Hidden Charges, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bogota
Colombia
7 scams documented
Scopolamine Drink Spiking, Fake Police Wallet Inspection, Phone Snatching, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bora Bora
French Polynesia
6 scams documented
Resort Boat Transfer Price Gouging, The Overpriced Lagoon Tour Bait-and-Switch, The Hidden Resort Fee and Service Charge Stack, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Boston
United States
7 scams documented
Fenway Park Ticket Scalping, Fake Parking Ticket Text Scam, Faneuil Hall Overcharging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bratislava
Slovakia
7 scams documented
Train Station Taxi Overcharge, Pretty Woman Bar Drink Scam, Public Transit Ticket Validation Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bruges
Belgium
6 scams documented
Pickpockets at Canal Viewpoints, Overpriced Restaurant Near Markt, Fake Chocolate 'Factory' Tours, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Brussels
Belgium
7 scams documented
Midi Station Approach Scam, Friendship Bracelet / Street Vendor Tie-On, Unlicensed Taxi / Airport Fixed-Rate Rip-Off, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bucharest
Romania
7 scams documented
Rogue Taxi Overcharge, Old Town Restaurant Tourist Trap, Currency Exchange Bait-and-Switch, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Budapest
Hungary
6 scams documented
Honey Trap Bar Scam, Taxi Price Gouging, ATM Currency Conversion Trap (DCC), and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
6 scams documented
Florida Avenue Cambio Counterfeit Peso Scam, San Telmo Taxi Cloned Meter, Bird Poop / Mustard Distraction Robbery, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cabo San Lucas
Mexico
7 scams documented
Timeshare Presentation Trap, Pirate Taxi Overcharge, Jet Ski Damage Shakedown, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cairo
Egypt
6 scams documented
Camel Ride Hostage at Giza, Fake Tourist Police, Papyrus and 'Government Shop' Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cali
Colombia
6 scams documented
Scopolamine Drink Spiking (Devil's Breath), The Motorcycle Phone Snatch, Salsa Club Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cancún
Mexico
6 scams documented
Airport Timeshare Ambush, Unofficial Airport Taxi, Beauty Kiosk Credit Card Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cape Town
South Africa
7 scams documented
Fake Parking Attendant Scam, Table Mountain Fake Guide Robbery, City Centre Distraction Pickpocket, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cartagena
Colombia
7 scams documented
Rose Seller Pressure Scam, Fake Police Shakedown, Scopolamine Drink Spiking, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Casablanca
Morocco
7 scams documented
Marché Central Seafood Restaurant Overcharge, Fake Guide and Medina Commission Hustle, Petit Taxi Meter Refusal and Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cebu
Philippines
6 scams documented
The Broken Taxi Meter Scam, Fake Tour Guide Hustle, Money Changer Sleight of Hand, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Chiang Mai
Thailand
7 scams documented
Tuk-Tuk Gem Shop Tour, Tailor Shop Bait-and-Switch, Fake Monk Donation Request, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Chicago
United States
7 scams documented
Shell Game Hustle, Fake Taxi at O'Hare, Magnificent Mile Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Colombo
Sri Lanka
7 scams documented
Gemstone Shop Steering Scam, Tuk-Tuk Mafia Overcharging, Restaurant Bill Padding, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Copenhagen
Denmark
6 scams documented
Fake Police Check, Train Ticket Charity Scam, Strøget Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Corfu
Greece
6 scams documented
Fixed-Price Taxi Refusal to Use Meter, Fish-by-Weight Restaurant Overcharge, Illegal Beach Sunbed Monopoly, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cozumel
Mexico
7 scams documented
Cruise Port Taxi Overcharging, Jewelry Store Bait-and-Switch, Snorkel Tour Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Curacao
Curacao
7 scams documented
Rental Car Damage Shakedown, Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, Currency Exchange Short-Change, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Dakar
Senegal
7 scams documented
Airport Fake Guide Interception, Taxi Meter Refusal and Airport Overcharge, Sandaga Market Textile Shop Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6 scams documented
Fake Luggage Dispute Scam, Overcharging Taxi / No Meter Rip-Off, Gem & Tanzanite Investment Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Delhi
India
6 scams documented
Fake Government Tourist Office, 'Closed Attraction' Rickshaw Redirect, Paharganj Overpriced 'Guesthouse Full' Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇸
Denver
United States
7 scams documented
16th Street Mall Distraction Theft, Rental Car Damage Shakedown at Denver Airport, Fake Ski Lift Tickets on Craigslist, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Djerba
Tunisia
6 scams documented
Houmt Souk Market Massive Overcharging, The Hotel Employee Market Guide Scam, Taxi Driver Currency Manipulation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Doha
Qatar
7 scams documented
Taxi Meter Manipulation and Airport Overcharge, Souq Waqif Counterfeit Goods and Pearl Fraud, Found Money Split Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5 scams documented
The Tinder Date Bar Trap, The Unofficial Taxi No-Meter Rip-Off, The Gold Souk Fake Weight / Bait-and-Switch, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Dublin
Ireland
6 scams documented
ATM Card Skimming, Broken Camera Photography Scam, Friendly Bar Overcharging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Dubrovnik
Croatia
6 scams documented
Restaurant Menu Price Bait-and-Switch, Unofficial 'Guide' Redirect, Taxi Overcharging from Port, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Durban
South Africa
7 scams documented
Beachfront Distraction Pickpocketing, ATM Card Skimming and Helper Scam, Metered Taxi Detour and Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Edinburgh
Scotland
6 scams documented
Fake Festival Ticket Sales, Broken Camera Scam, Fake Police Officer Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Fez
Morocco
6 scams documented
The 'Road Is Closed' False Guidance Scam, Unofficial 'Free' Guide Commission Tour, Tannery Viewpoint 'Mint Sprig' Entry Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Fiji
Fiji
6 scams documented
Nadi Kava Ceremony Shopping Trap, Name-Carving Souvenir Hustle, Taxi Overcharging and Unregistered Drivers, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Florence
Italy
6 scams documented
The Friendship Bracelet Trap, Street Painting Trap, Pickpocket Mob, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Frankfurt
Germany
7 scams documented
The Fake Ticket Inspector Cash Fine, The Hauptbahnhof Pickpocket Team, The Bahnhofsviertel Drug Area Targeting, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇮🇳
Goa
India
6 scams documented
Taxi Mafia Fixed-Rate Extortion, Scratch Card Resort Membership Scam, Fake Hotel Listing Booking Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Gran Canaria
Spain
6 scams documented
The Scratch Card Timeshare Trap, The Rental Car Phantom Damage Charge, Playa del Inglés Counterfeit Goods and Beach Hustlers, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
6 scams documented
Currency Conversion Markup at Hotels and Restaurants, Cruise Port Taxi Overcharging, Fake or Defunct Water Sports Operators, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Guadalajara
Mexico
7 scams documented
Fake Police Shakedown, Taxi Meter Manipulation, Market Pickpocket Ring, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
7 scams documented
Express Kidnapping and ATM Robbery, Fake Police Checkpoint Robbery, Zone 1 Market Pickpocket Operation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
6 scams documented
Express Kidnapping by Street Taxi, The Mustard and Bird Dropping Distraction Theft, Phone Snatch from Motorcycle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇻🇳
Hanoi
Vietnam
6 scams documented
The Tinder Honeytrap Scam, The Shoe Repair Shakedown, The Donut/Street Food Bait, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇨🇺
Havana
Cuba
6 scams documented
The Jinetero Friendship Hustle, 'Your Hotel/Restaurant is Closed' Redirect, Fake Cohiba Cigars, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇬🇷
Heraklion
Greece
6 scams documented
Rental Car Fake Damage Claims, Taxi Overcharge from Heraklion Airport, Sunbed Mafia / Unofficial Beach Operators, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Motorbike Bag Snatching, Xe Ôm Price Bait-and-Switch, Cyclo Overcharging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Hong Kong
China (SAR)
5 scams documented
The Electronics Grey Market Swap, The Fake or Overpriced Jade Shop, The Overpriced Dim Sum Tourist Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Honolulu
United States
6 scams documented
The Waikiki Timeshare Presentation Ambush, The Rental Car Return Terminal Fee Scam, The Waikiki Beach Equipment Damage Fee Shakedown, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Hurghada
Egypt
7 scams documented
Airport Visa Counter Scam, Snorkeling Boat Trip Bait and Switch, Camel and Horse Ride Ransom, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ibiza
Spain
6 scams documented
Fake Taxi Drivers at the Airport, Car Rental Damage Charge Scam, Club Promoter Bait and Hidden Fees, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Istanbul
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Shoe Shine Drop Trick, Let's Have a Drink Bar Bill Shock, Taxi Overcharge and Route Manipulation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Jaipur
India
7 scams documented
Gem Export Profit Scam, Rickshaw Driver Textile Commission Loop, Fake Government Tourist Office, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Jakarta
Indonesia
6 scams documented
The Fake Blue Bird Taxi, Money Changer Sleight of Hand, Ojek Driver Overcharge and App Cancellation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
7 scams documented
Airport Taxi Fare Inflation, Al Balad Souq Pickpocketing, Fake Gold and Jewelry at the Gold Souq, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Jerusalem
Israel
6 scams documented
Mount of Olives Pickpockets & Fake Sellers, Red String Blessing Scam, Menu Without Prices Restaurant Trick, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Johannesburg
South Africa
6 scams documented
ATM Card Trapping & Banking Fraud, Fake Police / Authority Shakedown, Highway Car Jacket / Smash-and-Grab, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kathmandu
Nepal
7 scams documented
Art School Mandala Scam, Fake Festival Blessing Trap, Fake Gem & Jewelry Export Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Key West
United States
6 scams documented
The Pedicab Meter Manipulation, The Cosmetics Shop High-Pressure Scam, The Parking and Towing Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kotor
Montenegro
6 scams documented
Cruise Ship Port Taxi Price Gouging, Old Town Restaurant Tourist Markup, City Wall Ticket Unofficial Sellers, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Krakow
Poland
6 scams documented
The Strip Club Honeytrap, The Rigged ATM Exchange, The Horse Carriage Price Ambush, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5 scams documented
The No-Meter Taxi Hustle, The Petronas Towers Fake Ticket Seller, The Gem Investment Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kuching
Malaysia
7 scams documented
Unofficial Taxi / Grab Impersonator, Wildlife Tour Bait-and-Switch (Orangutan Guarantee), Longhouse 'Cultural Tour' with Hidden Costs, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kyiv
Ukraine
7 scams documented
The Tinder Date Bar Scam, Taxi Meter Manipulation and Scenic Route, Dating Agency and Marriage Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇯🇵
Kyoto
Japan
7 scams documented
Bar Tout / Hostess Bar Trap, Fake Buddhist Monk Donation Request, Hidden Cover Charge / Otoshi Shock, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Labadee
Haiti
6 scams documented
Artisan Market Aggressive Vendor Trap, Overpriced On-Shore Excursion Markups, Hair Braiding Price Escalation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lagos
Nigeria
7 scams documented
'One Chance' Robbery Vehicle, Airport Arrival Fake Greeter and Taxi Extortion, Police and Official Checkpoint Extortion, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lanzarote
Spain
6 scams documented
The Scratch Card Timeshare Trap, The Goldcar Rental Car Damage Scam, The Water Sports Excursion Bait and Switch, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Las Vegas
United States
7 scams documented
Costumed Character Photo Shakedown, Timeshare Vacation Club Pitch, Fake Dispensary Overcharging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lima
Peru
6 scams documented
The Express Kidnapping Taxi, The Fake Tour Operator, The Predatory Pricing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lisbon
Portugal
5 scams documented
The Airport Taxi Meter Switch-Off, The Alfama Pickpocket Crowd, The Tuk-Tuk Unofficial Tour Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Liverpool
United Kingdom
7 scams documented
Football Match Day Taxi Cherry-Picking, Matthew Street and Cavern Quarter Nightlife Overcharge, Fake Charity Collector Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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London
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
The Westminster Bridge Shell Game, The Moped Phone Snatch, The Fake Holiday Let / Airbnb Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Los Angeles
United States
7 scams documented
Hollywood Walk of Fame Costume Character Photo Scam, Fake Mixtape / Free CD Hustle, Fake Celebrity Home / Studio Tour Vans, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lviv
Ukraine
6 scams documented
Unlicensed Taxi Airport Overcharge, The Theme Restaurant Price Shock, Currency Exchange Sleight of Hand, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Macau
China
6 scams documented
Counterfeit Currency Exchange at Lisboa Grand, Casino Floor Loan Shark Trap, Overpriced Taxi Detour, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Madrid
Spain
6 scams documented
The Metro Distraction Pickpocket, The Friendship Bracelet Trap, The Bird Poop Setup, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Malaga
Spain
6 scams documented
Alcazaba and Train Station Pickpocket Teams, Rosemary Sprig and Friendship Bracelet Distraction, Restaurant Bill Inflation and Unwanted Extras, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇲🇻
Maldives
Maldives
6 scams documented
Liveaboard Cruise Booking Fraud, Resort Transfer Price Shock, Excursion and Watersport Upselling, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Manila
Philippines
6 scams documented
NAIA Airport Taxi Overcharge, New Friend Card Game, Kalesa Carriage Overcharge at Intramuros, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇹🇷
Marmaris
Turkey
7 scams documented
Fake Holiday Rep Excursion Fraud, Bar Street Bill Inflation and Drink Spiking, Boat Trip All-Inclusive That Isn't, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Marrakech
Morocco
7 scams documented
'That Way's Closed' Fake Guide, Henna Tattoo Ambush, Snake Charmer / Monkey Photo Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Marseille
France
7 scams documented
Vieux Port Organized Pickpocket Teams, Taxi Airport and Station Meter Scam, Gold Ring Drop Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇲🇺
Mauritius
Mauritius
7 scams documented
Airport Taxi Overcharge, Port Louis Market Inflation, Fake Excursion Operators, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇨🇴
Medellín
Colombia
6 scams documented
Scopolamine (Burundanga) Drugging, Express Kidnapping by Fake Taxi, Phone Snatching in Public, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Melbourne
Australia
6 scams documented
Fake Parking Ticket QR Code Scam, Rental Car Phantom Damage Charges, CBD and Flinders Street Station Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇲🇽
Mexico City
Mexico
6 scams documented
The Pink Taxi Card Skim, The Fake Police Shakedown, The ATM Skimmer, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇸
Miami
United States
7 scams documented
South Beach Nightclub 'VIP Promoter' Bait-and-Switch, Ocean Drive Restaurant Menu Bait-and-Switch, Taxi Luggage Abandonment and Fare Inflation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Milan
Italy
6 scams documented
Bracelet Tie Scam near the Duomo, Fake Police Wallet Check, Pickpocket Gangs at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Mombasa
Kenya
7 scams documented
The Beach Boy Hustle, Tuk-Tuk Tourist Price Gouging, The Fake Safari Booking, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇲🇨
Monaco
Monaco
7 scams documented
The Casino de Monte-Carlo Tourist Trap, Nice Airport to Monaco Taxi Overcharge, Restaurant Bill Padding and Hidden Charges, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇯🇲
Montego Bay
Jamaica
7 scams documented
Hip Strip Vendor Hustle, Ganja Sellers and Drug Entrapment, Fake Tour Operator Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇾
Montevideo
Uruguay
6 scams documented
The Motorcycle Snatch-and-Grab, The Distraction Spill-and-Rob, The Taxi Long-Route and Meter Manipulation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇨🇦
Montreal
Canada
6 scams documented
Winter Parking Ticket and Tow Trap, Old Montreal Tourist Trap Restaurants, ATM Skimming and Card Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇷🇺
Moscow
Russia
6 scams documented
The Airport Gypsy Cab Shakedown, The Beautiful Stranger Bar Scam, The Dropped Money Fake Police Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇮🇳
Mumbai
India
7 scams documented
Black Taxi Meter Scam, Dhobhi Ghat 'Free Guide' Commission Trap, Dating App Café Bill Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Munich
Germany
7 scams documented
Fake Buddhist Monk Bracelet, Fake Charity Clipboard Pickpocket, Oktoberfest Ticket Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Muscat
Oman
6 scams documented
The No-Meter Taxi Swindle, Muttrah Souq Price Inflation and Fake Antiques, Unauthorized Grand Mosque 'Tour Guide', and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Mykonos
Greece
6 scams documented
DK Oyster & 'Free Sunbed' Restaurant Trap, No-Menu Restaurant Overcharge, Taxi & ATV Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Nairobi
Kenya
6 scams documented
Fake Police Drug Shakedown, Safari Booking Fraud, Matatu Distraction Theft, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Naples
Italy
7 scams documented
Moped Bag-Snatching (Scippatori), Taxi Meter Manipulation, Train Pickpocket, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Nashville
United States
7 scams documented
Broadway Bar Tab Inflation, Fake Parking Ticket QR Scam, Parking Lot Fundraiser Drain, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Nassau
The Bahamas
6 scams documented
Unlicensed Taxi Overcharging, Braided Hair / Straw Market Bait-and-Switch, Phone Snatch on Bay Street, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Negril
Jamaica
6 scams documented
The Seven Mile Beach Drug Peddler Gauntlet, The Hair Braiding Price Doubling, The Taxi and Transfer Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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New Orleans
United States
7 scams documented
Shoe Bet Hustle, Freestyle Rap Welcome, Three-Card Monte, Bourbon Street Shot Girls, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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New York City
United States
6 scams documented
CD Hustle, Fake Statue of Liberty Tickets, Pedicab Price Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Nice
France
6 scams documented
Airport Tram Ticket Overcharge, Friendship Bracelet Ambush, Fake Petition with Pickpocket Distraction, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Oaxaca
Mexico
7 scams documented
Taxi Fare Inflation, Mezcal Tour Overcharging, Fake Artisan Crafts, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ocho Rios
Jamaica
6 scams documented
The Cruise Port Vendor Ambush, The Dunn's River Falls Video and Guide Scam, The Tourist Taxi Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Orlando
United States
6 scams documented
Fake Discount Theme Park Tickets, Timeshare Presentation Trap, Vacation Rental Phantom Listing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Osaka
Japan
6 scams documented
Dotonbori Cabaret Bar Cover Charge, 'Marc the Beggar' Loan Scam, Coin Change Shortchange, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Palermo
Italy
7 scams documented
Ballarò Market Pickpocketing, Taxi Meter Manipulation at the Airport, The Restaurant Bill Inflation Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Panama City
Panama
7 scams documented
Unmetered Taxi Gouging, Fake Police Document Check, Casco Viejo Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Paris
France
7 scams documented
The Gold Ring Trick, Friendship Bracelet Scam, Fake Petition / Deaf-Mute Clipboard, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Pattaya
Thailand
6 scams documented
The Jet Ski Damage Shakedown, Walking Street Bar Bill Extortion, Tuk-Tuk to Gem Shop Detour, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Petra
Jordan
6 scams documented
The 'Free' Animal Ride, Unofficial Guide Overcharge, Bedouin Romance Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
6 scams documented
Tuk-Tuk Overcharge & Commission Shops, Fake Monk Bracelet Sellers, Card Game Gambling Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Phuket
Thailand
6 scams documented
Tuk Tuk Gem Store Tour, Temple Closed Scam, Jet Ski Damage Demand, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Playa del Carmen
Mexico
7 scams documented
Fifth Avenue Bill Padding, Timeshare Ambush, ATM Skimming, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇸
Portland
United States
7 scams documented
Vehicle Break-In and Smash-and-Grab, Bicycle Theft Ring, Aggressive Panhandling and Fake Homeless Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Porto
Portugal
7 scams documented
Fake Port Wine Cellar 'Tour' Upsell, Overpriced Tuk-Tuk Tours with No Fixed Route, ATM Skimming and Card Trapping, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Prague
Czech Republic
7 scams documented
Euronet ATM Trap, Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, The Tip Trick at Tourist Restaurants, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Escondido
Mexico
7 scams documented
Airport Pirate Taxi Overcharge, Beach Surf Lesson Bait-and-Switch, Police Shakedown on the Beach, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
7 scams documented
Timeshare Presentation Trap, Taxi Fare Inflation, ATM Skimming & Card Swap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
7 scams documented
Sanky Panky Romance Scam, Airport Taxi Overcharge, Counterfeit Cigars & Fake Larimar, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Quito
Ecuador
7 scams documented
The Mustard Scam (Distraction Theft), Express Kidnapping by Fake or Hijacked Taxi, Fake Police Officer Shakedown, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Reykjavik
Iceland
6 scams documented
Overpriced Airport Taxi, Airport Currency Exchange Trap, Rental Car Insurance Upsell & Hidden Damage, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Rhodes
Greece
7 scams documented
Broken Meter Taxi Overcharge, Old Town Restaurant Bill Shock, Timeshare and Holiday Club Hustle, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Riga
Latvia
6 scams documented
The Kalku Iela Bar Scam, Airport Taxi Fare Gouging, Dual-Language Menu Price Gouge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
6 scams documented
The Card Reader Switch, The Phone Snatch, The Airport Transfer Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6 scams documented
Broken Meter Taxi Overcharge, Souk Counterfeit Designer Goods, High-Pressure Carpet and Antique Sales, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Roatan
Honduras
7 scams documented
Cruise Port Exit Fee Scam, West Bay Beach Bait-and-Switch, Online Tour Pre-Payment Fraud, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Rome
Italy
6 scams documented
Gladiator Photo Extortion, Trevi Fountain Pickpocket Crush, Taxi No-Meter or Airport Flat-Rate Lie, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Salvador
Brazil
6 scams documented
Pelourinho Pickpocket Teams, The Bonfim Ribbon Tie Scam, Rigged Taxi Meters and Airport Overcharging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Salzburg
Austria
6 scams documented
Aggressive Scam Restaurant Near Getreidegasse, Private Parking Lot Extortion, Fake Beggar / Sympathy Approach at Train Station, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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San Diego
United States
7 scams documented
Pedicab Bait-and-Switch, Tijuana Border Crossing Extortion, Fake Valet Parking, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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San Francisco
United States
6 scams documented
Rental Car Smash-and-Grab, Fake Buddhist Monk Bracelet Hustle, Cable Car Pickpocket Crews, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
6 scams documented
Sick Family Member Sympathy Scam, Unofficial Parking 'Attendants', Overpriced Restaurant Without Menu Prices, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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San Miguel de Allende
Mexico
6 scams documented
Gringo-Priced Taxi Overcharging, Real Estate Deposit Fraud, Artisan Market Fake Silver and Overpricing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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San Salvador
El Salvador
7 scams documented
Express Kidnapping by Fake Taxi, Bitcoin Wallet Scam, Fake Police Shakedown, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Santa Marta
Colombia
7 scams documented
Taxi Bill-Switch and Counterfeit Change, Fake Police Document Inspection, Beach Distraction Theft, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Santorini
Greece
6 scams documented
Extreme Restaurant and Sunset View Overcharging, ATV and Scooter Rental Damage Scam, Fake Currency Exchange, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 scams documented
Airport Taxi Overcharge with Counterfeit Change, Friendly Stranger Bar Scam, Baščaršija Copper Market Tourist Markup, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Sardinia
Italy
6 scams documented
Rental Car Pre-Existing Damage Scam, Beach Chair and Umbrella Extortion, Restaurant Hidden Charges and Coperto Surprise, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Seattle
United States
7 scams documented
Tap-to-Pay Charity Fraud, Fake Buddhist Monk Hustle, Pike Place Pickpocketing, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Seoul
South Korea
5 scams documented
The Plastic Surgery Clinic Foreigner Price Gouge, The Taxi Refusal and Overcharge Combo, The Fake Buddhist Monk Donation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Seville
Spain
7 scams documented
Fake Alcázar Ticket Websites, Rosemary / Flower Pressing Scam, Pickpockets at Utopia and Nightlife Venues, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Seychelles
Seychelles
6 scams documented
Praslin Beach Boat Tour Scam, Taxi Overcharge and Unlicensed Drivers, Car Rental Damage Claim Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Shanghai
China
7 scams documented
Nanjing Road Dating App Bar Scam, Airport Taxi Meter Rigging, Wine / Champagne Bar Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Siem Reap
Cambodia
6 scams documented
Fake Angkor Wat Tickets, Pub Street Overpriced Bar Tab, Children Begging Near Temples, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Singapore
Singapore
5 scams documented
The Overpriced Seafood Catch, The Airport Currency Exchange Trap, The 'Charity' Beggar Gang, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Sofia
Bulgaria
6 scams documented
Airport and City Taxi Overcharge, Vitosha Boulevard Exchange Scam, Pickpocket Groups at Sveta Nedelya Square, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Split
Croatia
6 scams documented
Airport Taxi Overcharge, Diocletian's Palace Unofficial Guide, Riva Promenade Restaurant Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Stockholm
Sweden
6 scams documented
Gamla Stan Three-Card Monte and Pickpocket Teams, Arlanda Airport Taxi Overcharging, Distraction Theft (Spill and Bird Poo Scam), and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Sydney
Australia
6 scams documented
Opal Card & Transport Fare Confusion, Bondi Beach Surf Lesson Overcharge, Fake Online Accommodation Listings, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Taipei
Taiwan
6 scams documented
Taxi Meter Fraud, Israeli Dead Sea Skincare Kiosk, Night Market No-Price-Tag Markup, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tallinn
Estonia
6 scams documented
Bar Girl / Honey Trap Drink Scam, Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, Fake Restaurant Menu / No-Price Menu Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tamarindo
Costa Rica
6 scams documented
Unlicensed Surf Instructor Scam, Rental Car and ATV Parking Lot Break-In, Pirate Taxi Overcharge, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tangier
Morocco
7 scams documented
Medina Fake Guide Ambush, Taxi Meter Manipulation at the Ferry Port, Counterfeit Currency Exchange, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tbilisi
Georgia
6 scams documented
Airport Taxi Triple-Charge, Nightclub Bill Extortion Ring, Wine Tour Hidden Costs and Bait-and-Switch, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tel Aviv
Israel
6 scams documented
Taxi Meter Manipulation and Route Inflation, Dead Sea Cosmetics Aggressive Sales Pressure, Beach Theft While Swimming, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tenerife
Spain
7 scams documented
Timeshare Scratch Card Trap, Electronics Shop Credit Card Fraud, Fake Police Officer Wallet Inspection, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tirana
Albania
6 scams documented
Airport Taxi Fare Inflation, Bar and Cafe Hostess Drink Scam, Old Lek vs New Lek Price Confusion, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tokyo
Japan
6 scams documented
The Bottakuri Bar Overcharge, The Kabukicho Street Tout Ambush, The English Conversation / Student Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Toronto
Canada
7 scams documented
Taxi Card-Swap Fraud, Fake eTA Visa Websites, Pickpocketing at Yonge-Dundas Square and Eaton Centre, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tulum
Mexico
7 scams documented
Taxi Mafia Overcharging, Police Extortion, Cenote Guide Price Inflation, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tunis
Tunisia
6 scams documented
The Medina Fake Guide Ambush, The Airport Taxi Meter Scam, The Souk Carpet Shop Tea Trap, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos Islands
7 scams documented
Fake Vacation Rental Listing, Unlicensed Water Sports Operator, Seafood Mislabeling Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Valencia
Spain
6 scams documented
The Mercado Central Pickpocket Team, The Restaurant Hawker Tourist Trap, The Taxi Broken Meter Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Vancouver
Canada
6 scams documented
Fake Monks Donation Scam, Gold/Jewelry Blessing Scam, Fake Uber/Rideshare at YVR, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Venice
Italy
7 scams documented
Fake Vaporetto Ticket, Pigeon Feeding Photo Trap, Gondola Price Gouging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Vienna
Austria
6 scams documented
Fake Mozart Concert Ticket Sellers, Flower Scam, Fake Transit Inspectors, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Vientiane
Laos
7 scams documented
Tuk-Tuk Overcharge and 'Free City Tour' Redirect, Visa Extension / Immigration 'Fee' Scam, Currency Confusion / Kip-Baht-Dollar Mix-Up, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Warsaw
Poland
7 scams documented
Street Girls Bar Lure, Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, Fake Petition / Deaf Children Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Washington DC
United States
7 scams documented
Fake Parking Ticket QR Code, Metro Station Change Scam, Unlicensed Pedicab Price Gouging, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Zanzibar
Tanzania
6 scams documented
Ferry Terminal Porter / Baggage Theft, Papasi Beach Hustler Harassment, Stone Town 'Friendship' Spice Tour Scam, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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Zurich
Switzerland
6 scams documented
The Fake Police Officer Scam, The Ticket Machine Distraction Scam, The Clipboard Charity Pickpocket, and more.
Updated Apr 2026
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