191 documented tourist scams across 16 French cities — drawn from French news reports (Le Parisien, Nice-Matin, La Provence, Ouest-France), Police nationale and gendarmerie arrest records, and real traveler accounts. You’ll learn the exact scripts scammers use, the red flags that give them away, and the French phrases that shut them down.
A preview of what’s documented — scripts, red flags, and the moves that shut each scam down.
Every scam in the book gets a four-panel comic. A sneak peek of two of the 191:
From Paris Métro pickpockets to Cannes watch-snatch rings to the Chamonix chalet-rental fraud season — full coverage of where travelers actually get caught out.
Volumes 1 (Japan, 60 scams) and 2 (Italy, 149 scams) set the series structure. France was the largest research challenge yet — 16 cities, 191 documented scams, the richest evidence trail in the series (Le Parisien, Nice-Matin, La Provence, and the gendarmerie arrest record).
Every scam is documented against French news coverage — Le Parisien, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Nice-Matin, La Provence, Ouest-France, Sud Ouest, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace, La Dépêche du Midi — plus Police nationale and Gendarmerie arrest records, DGCCRF consumer advisories, and firsthand traveler accounts. Named perpetrators and dated incidents where we have them.
A full appendix of French exit phrases — “j’appelle la police,” “laissez-moi tranquille,” “allçons au commissariat” — with pronunciation guides and when to use them. Plus the 6 universal scam patterns that let you spot variations we haven’t documented yet.
Scams evolve. Fake chalet listings get taken down and new ones go up. Marseille moped teams rebrand. The 2026 Paris CDG tarif forfaitaire locked at €56 Right Bank / €65 Left Bank. We re-research and update each book every year — buy once, re-download future editions from your Amazon library.
“What the guidebooks won’t tell you.”
France is Volume 3 of 15 flagship titles. Japan (Volume 1) and Italy (Volume 2) are live. Each country gets the same treatment — real traveler stories, local-press sourced, annual updates.
Volume 1 · Live
Volume 2 · Live
Coming 2026
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Quick answers about the book, pricing, and updates.
Kindle eBook — readable on any phone, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app, as well as on any Kindle device.
Approximately 260 pages — written to be read in a single flight over and referenced on your phone in-country.
$4.99 USD on Amazon Kindle. Price varies slightly by Amazon region.
Yes — we re-research and update each book annually as scams evolve. Buy once, re-download future editions from your Amazon library at no extra cost.
Yes. Amazon’s standard Kindle refund policy applies — you have 7 days from purchase to return for a full refund, no questions asked.
From verified Amazon readers of France: Tourist Scams 2026.
"An essential and eye-opening guide for anyone planning a trip to France. This book stands out for its depth and credibility, compiling 191 real scams from verified news reports and official sources. It not only exposes common tourist traps across Paris, Nice, Provence, and beyond, but also equips readers with practical knowledge to avoid them. Clear, well-researched, and highly relevant for modern travelers."
"France Tourist Scams 2026 is a well-researched and highly practical book that gives travelers a clear understanding of what to watch out for. The real case examples make it easy to stay alert, and the guidance is straightforward and helpful. A must-have resource for anyone planning to visit France."
"This book is an essential guide for anyone planning a trip to France. With 191 real scams covered, it goes far beyond basic travel advice. I was impressed by how detailed and well-organized everything is. The use of French news reports and official records adds credibility, making it a reliable resource. It definitely helped me feel more confident about exploring cities like Paris and Nice."
191 scams, 16 cities, the exact scripts and French phrases you need. $4.99 — read it on the flight over.