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Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
6 scams documented
Abu Dhabi Police phone-call shakedown, Darb fake-fine SMS phishing, Dubizzle rental-deposit fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Acapulco
Mexico
6 scams documented
The 'Real Guerrero' Cartel-Zone DM Trap, ACA Airport Taxi-Mafia Overcharge, La Quebrada 'VIP View' Cliff-Dive Tout, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Accra
Ghana
6 scams documented
Kotoka phone-tax shakedown, Kotoka curb-side taxi overcharge, Osu nightlife police shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇪🇹
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
6 scams documented
Bole Airport Taxi Overcharge, Spit-and-Grab Pickpocket, Coffee-Bar Bait With Inflated Bill, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Adelaide
Australia
6 scams documented
Adelaide Airport-to-Rundle Mall Taxi Top-Up, DiDi / Uber 'Cancel Mid-Trip' Charge Scam, Fake Barossa / McLaren Vale Wine Tour Booking, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Agadir
Morocco
4 scams documented
Hotel-Rank Petit Taxi Per-Person Trap, Corniche Gift-and-Guilt Approach, Souk El Had Argan Oil Dilution, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Agra
India
5 scams documented
Marble factory commission tour overcharge, Fatehpur Sikri fake guide and chadar shakedown, Taj Mahal lookalike ticket website, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Aguas Calientes
Peru
4 scams documented
Counterfeit and Already-Used Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets at Aguas Calientes Train Station and Plaza Manco Cápac, Avenida Hermanos Ayar Bus-Terminal Tout and Fake Consettur Ticket at the Aguas Calientes Bus Stop, Avenida Pachacutec Restaurant Bill Padding, Menu Switching, and Undisclosed Service Charge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Alanya
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Bar Street Card-Skim, The Cleopatra Beach Taxi & Boat Trap, The Tourist-Menu Bill Doubler, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Albufeira
Portugal
6 scams documented
Oura Strip 'Public Relations' Scratchcard & Bar-Ushering Scam, Rua 5 de Outubro 'Photo Please' Distraction Teams, British-Pub-Strip Restaurant Tourist-Menu Inflation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Alexandria
Egypt
5 scams documented
Corniche street-taxi fare-renegotiation & arrival yelling, Borg El Arab arrivals ATM-fee & airport-rank cash trap, Qaitbay Citadel & Bibliotheca freelance-guide tail, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Algiers
Algeria
4 scams documented
Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) arrivals-hall taxi tout & off-meter quote, Square Port Said & Casbah black-market dinar short-count and counterfeit pivot, Casbah of Algiers freelance-guide pestering & Notre-Dame d'Afrique tail, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Alice Springs
Australia
6 scams documented
Fake Aboriginal Art Gallery & 'Genuine Artist' Mislabelling, Cloned Uluru 'Sounds of Silence' & 'Field of Light' Booking Site, Alice Springs Rental Car Outback Damage Claim, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Almaty
Kazakhstan
6 scams documented
Almaty Airport taxi shakedown, Drink-spike robbery from Panfilov bars, Fake-police passport and wallet shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Amalfi Coast
Italy
7 scams documented
The SS163 Private-Transfer & Abusivo-Taxi Gouge, The Marina Grande Boat-Charter & 'Private Tour' Overcharge, The Sea-View Coperto & Pesce "al Etto" Trap, 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 Amsterdam Centraal Unlicensed-Taxi Gang, The Leidseplein Stepped-On Cannabis Sale, The Damrak Strip Tourist-Trap Restaurant, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Anaheim
United States
6 scams documented
Disneyland 'Parrot Scammer' & Downtown Disney Photo Hustle, Disneyland Ticket OfferUp / Craigslist Resale Scam, Anaheim Disney-Area Parking & Off-Disney Shuttle Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Annecy
France
10 scams documented
The Lake Annecy Promenade Distraction, Beach Belongings Theft, Dual Menu Restaurant Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Antalya
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Kaleiçi Taxi Meter Trick, The Marina Tourist-Menu Doubler, The Hadrian's Gate Carpet Trap, 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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Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala
6 scams documented
The Antigua Parque Central ATM Skimming Ring, The Antigua Tuk-Tuk Holiday-Surcharge Quote, The Antigua Phantom Travel-Agency Shuttle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Antwerp
Belgium
4 scams documented
Centraal Station Buggy-Mom Grocery-Pay Scam, Centraal Station 500 EUR Revolut FlixBus Cash-Need, Pelikaanstraat Diamond District Tourist Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Arequipa
Peru
6 scams documented
The Arequipa Express-Kidnapping Street Taxi, The Arequipa Phantom Colca Canyon Agency, The Terrapuerto Distraction Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Aruba
Aruba
7 scams documented
Cove Mall Scratch-Card Timeshare Phone-Free Pressure Sale, Queen Beatrix Airport Per-Person Taxi-Tout Currency Switch, Noord Budget Rental-Agency Phantom-Damage Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Arusha
Tanzania
3 scams documented
The Arusha Clock Tower Fake Safari Operator, The Street Safari-Broker Commission Hustle, The Spice-Tour Shop-Stop Commission Racket.
Updated Apr 2026
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Asheville
United States
5 scams documented
Asheville Downtown Parking Scam & 'Preferred Parking Service LLC', Hurricane Helene Post-Flood Scam (2024-2025 Asheville Recovery), Asheville 'Cat Guy' & Downtown Panhandling / Solicitation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Aswan
Egypt
6 scams documented
The Philae Temple Boat Gouge, The Airport Taxi Ambush, The Felucca Bait-and-Pressure, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Athens
Greece
8 scams documented
Athens Airport & Piraeus Cruise Port Taxi Overcharge, Fake 'Skip-the-Line' Acropolis Ticket Websites, 'Friendly Local' Plaka & Monastiraki Bar Invitation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Atlanta
United States
6 scams documented
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) Airport Rideshare & Taxi Scams, Georgia Aquarium & Coca-Cola Museum Reseller Scams, 'US Customs and Border Protection' Phone Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Auckland
New Zealand
6 scams documented
Crown Cabs Unmetered Airport Taxi Overcharge, NZeTA Fake-Visa-Site Tourist Application Overcharge, Rental Car Phantom Damage Charge After Drop-Off, 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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Avignon
France
12 scams documented
The Palais des Papes Queue Distraction, Petition Clipboard Scam, Fake Police Officer Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ayutthaya
Thailand
5 scams documented
Ayutthaya Train Station 'Mafia' Tuk-Tuk Intercept, Fake 'Tourist Information Centre' Package Sale, Ayutthaya Elephant Ride Overcharge & Ethics, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Baden-Baden
Germany
5 scams documented
Baden-Baden Casino 'Roulette System' & Gambling-Related Scams, Friedrichsbad / Caracalla-Therme Spa Ticket Reseller Scam, Baden-Baden Kurhaus / Römerplatz Tourist-Restaurant Overcharge, 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
Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) Fake-Grab & Taxi Mafia, Bali ATM Skimmer Fraud & Card Cloning, Money Changer Sleight-of-Hand & 'Best Rate' Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Banff
Canada
6 scams documented
Pursuit Collection Combo-Pass American-Monopoly Pricing, Columbia Icefield Adventure & Glacier Skywalk Tour Package Markup, Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Shuttle Reservation Reseller Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bangalore
India
5 scams documented
The Silk Board Auto Meter-Speed Trick, The HSR Layout Driver Hospital-Photo Hustle, The Commercial Street Gem Export Pitch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bangkok
Thailand
8 scams documented
Grand Palace 'Closed' Tuk-Tuk Gem Shop Tour, Suvarnabhumi Airport Taxi Meter Refusal, Patpong / Soi Cowboy Ping Pong Show Drink Bill, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Barcelona
Spain
9 scams documented
La Rambla Pickpocket Gangs, Bird Poop Distraction Robbery, Fake Police Officer Wallet Check, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bariloche
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Cerro Campanario Smash-and-Grab, The Mitre Street Chocolate Markup, The Centro Cívico Circuito Upsell, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Batam
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Batam Ferry from Singapore Harborfront/Tanah Merah Overcharge & 'Tourist Tax' Scam, Batam Airport (BTH) & Hotel Transfer Taxi Overcharge, Batam Massage Parlor / KTV 'Plus Plus' Extras Extortion Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bath
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Sally Lunn's & Pulteney Bridge Tourist-Trap Restaurants, Bath-to-Stonehenge Coach-Tour Package 'Shopping Stop' Scam, Bath Stall Street Aggressive 'Fundraiser' / Chugger Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Battambang
Cambodia
6 scams documented
The Battambang Bamboo Train Tourist-Trap Circuit, The Phnom Sampeau Fake-Monk Blessing, The Battambang Bus-Station Tuk-Tuk Hotel Hijack, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Beijing
China
8 scams documented
Airport Black Taxi & Daxing (PKX) Scam, Art Student / Art Teacher Gallery Trap, Wangfujing & Qianmen Tea House Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Beirut
Lebanon
7 scams documented
The Hariri Airport USD-Curb Quote, The Hamra Street Lira Hand-Off, The Martyrs' Square Free-Tour Commission Walk, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇬🇧
Belfast
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
The Cathedral Quarter Off-Meter Cab, The Giant's Causeway Rental Smash-and-Grab, The Donegall Place Direct-Debit Clipboard, 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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🇳🇴
Bergen
Norway
4 scams documented
Bergen Unlicensed Taxi Two-to-Three-Times Overcharge, Struggling-Traveler Fake-Hardship Beg, ISKCON Free-Book Donation and ID Capture, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Berlin
Germany
6 scams documented
Berlin 'Speak English?' Opener & Alexanderplatz Pickpocket Team, Fake S-Bahn / U-Bahn Ticket Inspector Cash Fine Scam, Brandenburger Tor Petition & Bracelet Pickpocket Distraction, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇧🇲
Bermuda
Bermuda
3 scams documented
The Scooter Rental Damage Claim, The Taxi Fare Inflation, The Currency Exchange Ripoff.
Updated Apr 2026
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🇫🇷
Biarritz
France
10 scams documented
Bird Droppings Pickpocket Scam, Beach Blanket Theft at Grande Plage, Camera Drop Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇪🇸
Bilbao
Spain
6 scams documented
Bilbao Airport (BIO) & 'Welcome Pickups' Transfer Overcharge, Rental Car 'Scratch Scam' & Bogus Damage Claims, Bilbao Train Station & Casco Viejo Pickpockets, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Birmingham
United Kingdom
4 scams documented
The Bullring Pickpocket Team, The Fake Charity Collector, The Fake Police ID Check, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇹🇷
Bodrum
Turkey
5 scams documented
The Cumhuriyet Caddesi Bar Trap, The Castle of St. Peter Carpet Pitch, The Gulet Day-Cruise Add-On, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bogotá
Colombia
7 scams documented
Scopolamine Drink Spiking, Fake Police Wallet Inspection, Motorcycle Phone Snatch ('No Dar Papaya'), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇮🇹
Bologna
Italy
7 scams documented
The Via dell'Indipendenza "Cigarette" Pickpocket, The Due Torri "Spare Some Change" Arm-Grab, Bologna Centrale Platform & Taxi-Queue Pickpockets, 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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🇵🇭
Boracay
Philippines
3 scams documented
The Boracay 'Beachfront Booth' Phantom Tour, The Boracay Tricycle Tourist-Rate Quote, The White Beach Jet Ski Tape-Trick Damage.
Updated Apr 2026
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Bordeaux
France
12 scams documented
The Miroir d'Eau Photo Distraction, Train Station Theft, The Petition Clipboard Scam, 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 and Quincy Market Overcharging, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇸
Branson
United States
5 scams documented
Branson Travel Group & '$99 Vacation Package' Timeshare Presentation Scam, Bluegreen & Capital Vacations Branson Timeshare Hustle, Branson Show Ticket Resale & 'Free Tickets' Marketing Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Brasília
Brazil
6 scams documented
The BSB Special Taxi Kiosk, The Esplanada Cyclist Snatch, The Comida por Kg Scale Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bratislava
Slovakia
7 scams documented
The Hlavná Stanica Taxi Curb Quote, The Hviezdoslavovo Pretty-Woman Champagne Trap, The Bratislava Tram Validation Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Brașov
Romania
4 scams documented
Bran Castle Day-Tour Reseller Markup, Bucharest-Brașov Train Station Taxi Overcharge, Council Square Distraction-Pickpocket Crew, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bremen
Germany
5 scams documented
Bremen Marktplatz & Böttcherstraße Pickpocket Distraction, Bremen Hauptbahnhof Sob-Story & Approach Scam, Fake VBN / BSAG Ticket Inspector Cash-Fine Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bridgetown
Barbados
6 scams documented
The Carlisle Bay Beach-Equipment Damage Scam, The Broad Street Cruise-Day Pickpocket, The Bridgetown Cruise-Terminal ATM Helper Skimmer, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Brighton
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
The Palace Pier VIP-Entry Tout, The Madeira Drive QR-Code Parking Quish, The Royal Pavilion Reseller Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Brisbane
Australia
6 scams documented
Brisbane Airport Taxi Long-Route Overcharge, DiDi / Uber Phantom Toll Charges (Clem7, Airport Link, Go Between), Fake Short-Stay / Facebook Marketplace Rental Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Bruges
Belgium
6 scams documented
The Rozenhoedkaai Canal Selfie Pickpocket, The Markt Square Belfry-View Tourist Menu, The Bruges 'Chocolate Factory Tour' Gift-Shop Funnel, 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
The Váci Street Honey-Trap Bar Bill, The Budapest Airport 'Special Tourist Rate' Taxi, The Euronet ATM Dynamic Currency Conversion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Budva
Montenegro
2 scams documented
The Budva Old Town White-Paste Distraction Pickpocket, The Cruise-Day Stari Grad Tourist-Price Reset.
Updated Apr 2026
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Calle Florida Cambio Trap, The Tachero Cloned-Meter Loop, The Plaza de Mayo Bird-Poop Distraction, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇺🇿
Bukhara
Uzbekistan
6 scams documented
The Bukhara Trading-Dome Silk-Carpet 'Certificate' Inflation, The Bukhara-1 Station Taxi-Mafia Overcharge, The Lyabi-Hauz ATM-Helper Card-Skimmer, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Busan
South Korea
4 scams documented
The Jagalchi Market Seafood Overcharge, The Seomyeon Food Alley Shakedown, The Religious Cult Recruitment, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Byron Bay
Australia
6 scams documented
Byron Bay Weekend/Public Holiday Surcharge + Tipping Pressure Stack, Bluesfest / Splendour in the Grass Ticket Resale Fraud, Fake Short-Stay Villa / Apartment Listing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Búzios
Brazil
6 scams documented
The Rio–Búzios R$1,500 Transfer, The Rua das Pedras VIP Schooner, The Rua das Pedras Couvert Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cabo San Lucas
Mexico
6 scams documented
SJD Airport 'Shark Tank' Timeshare Ambush, El Arco 'Private Yacht' Marina Overcharge, Pueblo Bonito Timeshare Pressure Pitch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cairns
Australia
6 scams documented
Great Barrier Reef 'Cheap Day Tour' Bait & Switch, Cairns Esplanade Backpacker Prepay Trap, Cairns Airport / 13cabs Taxi Overcharge, 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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Calgary
Canada
6 scams documented
Calgary Stampede Ticket Scalper Online Fraud, Calgary Stampede Festival Vendor & 'VIP Wristband' Counterfeits, YYC Calgary International Airport Taxi & Uber Cancel-And-Cash Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cali
Colombia
6 scams documented
Scopolamine Drink Spiking via Dating App, The Avenida Sexta Bike-Lane Snatch, The Tin Tin Deo Dance-Floor Lift, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cambridge
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Cambridge Punt-Tout Harassment at Magdalene Bridge & King's Parade, 'Fake Student' Punting Guide Misrepresentation, Cambridge Harry Potter Tourist-Trap Merchandise Shops, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cameron Highlands
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Tanah Rata Tour-Van 'RM1,470 Day-Trip' Overcharge, Illegal Unlicensed Tourist-Ferrying Bus & 'School Bus' Racket, Strawberry Farm 'Per Kg' Pricing Switch & Pick-Your-Own Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Can Tho
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Mekong Delta HCMC Day Tour Kickback & Tourist-Restaurant Scam, Cai Rang Floating Market Declining Authenticity & Boat Overcharge, Can Tho Taxi & 'Local Driver' Overcharge Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Canberra
Australia
6 scams documented
ACT Cabs / EzyCab 'Quoted Price' Overcharge, Fake Booking.com / AllHomes Rental Listing, Canberra Airport Uber Surge-Cartel Squeeze, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cancún
Mexico
6 scams documented
CUN Airport Fake-Visitax Shake-Down, CUN Arrival Taxi-Mafia Trap, Hotel Zone 'Free Breakfast' Timeshare Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cannes
France
14 scams documented
Luxury Watch Theft, Taxi Meter Manipulation, Pickpocketing with Distraction, 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 Center Distraction Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cappadocia
Turkey
5 scams documented
The Pottery Showroom Heist, The Phantom Balloon Booking, The Fake Underground City Tour, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cardiff
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
The Cardiff Central Off-Meter Cab, The Cardiff Castle Reseller Markup, The Six Nations Ticket Fraud Spike, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Carmel
United States
3 scams documented
The Parking Time Trap, The Wine Tasting Upsell, The Gallery Price Inflation.
Updated Apr 2026
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Cartagena
Colombia
7 scams documented
Rose Seller Pressure, Fake Police Drug-Setup 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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🇵🇹
Cascais
Portugal
6 scams documented
Lisbon-Cascais Day-Trip Tour Package & Tour-Bus Bundling, Cascais Marina Boat Tour Reseller Overcharge, Cascais Restaurant Tourist-Menu Inflation & Marina Overpricing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Castries
Saint Lucia
6 scams documented
The Pointe Seraphine Taxi Commission Tour, The Castries Market 'Free Gift' Hustle, The Reduit Beach Jet-Ski Damage Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cebu
Philippines
6 scams documented
The Mactan Airport Broken-Meter Quote, The Cebu Cathedral Fake-Guide Commission Walk, The Colón Street Peso Hand-Off, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chamonix
France
12 scams documented
Fake Chalet Rental Scam, Unlicensed Mountain Guide Scam, Fake Ski Instructor Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chania
Greece
6 scams documented
Old Venetian Harbour Tourist-Menu Restaurant Overcharge, Chania Airport & Heraklion Transfer Taxi Overcharge, Balos Lagoon Boat Tour & Parking Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Charleston
United States
6 scams documented
Charleston 'Oldest Scam in the Book' — Palmetto Rose & Street Vendor Hustle, Charleston Restaurant Deceptive Menu, Fake Local Shrimp & Tipping Overcharge, Charleston Horse Carriage Tour & Walking Tour Tourist Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chefchaouen
Morocco
6 scams documented
Hash Tout Police Shakedown, Tangier–Chefchaouen Grand Taxi Overcharge, Medina Guide Maze Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chengdu
China
7 scams documented
Tianfu Airport (TFU) & Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU) Taxi Scams, Chengdu Tibet Tour Permit & Package Scam, Chengdu Panda Base Tour Package Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chennai
India
5 scams documented
The Chennai Central Auto Commission Loop, The Kapaleeshwarar Temple Blessing Shakedown, The Marina Beach Parking Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chiang Mai
Thailand
8 scams documented
Tuk-Tuk Gem Shop Tour, Sri Don Chai Karaoke Bill Extortion, Scooter Rental Passport-Hostage Damage Charge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chiang Rai
Thailand
2 scams documented
The White Temple Photo Fee Scam, The Golden Triangle Border Crossing Scam.
Updated Apr 2026
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Chicago
United States
7 scams documented
Shell Game Hustle, Fake Taxi and Rideshare at O'Hare, Magnificent Mile Pickpocketing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Chongqing
China
6 scams documented
Yangtze River Cruise Ticket Overcharge & Fake-Operator Scams, Chongqing (CKG) Airport Taxi & Mountain-City Navigation Scams, Chongqing Hotpot Tourist-Strip Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cinque Terre
Italy
7 scams documented
The Fake Cinque Terre Card Seller, The Trenitalia Digital-Ticket Check-In Fine, The Ferry Ticket Confusion at Monterosso & Riomaggiore, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Coimbra
Portugal
6 scams documented
University of Coimbra 'Combined Ticket' Reseller Markup, Baixa de Coimbra Restaurant Couvert & Tourist-Menu Inflation, Coimbra Taxi / Uber Overcharges from Coimbra-B Train Station, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Colmar
France
10 scams documented
Train Station Luggage Helper Theft, Christmas Market Pickpocketing, Restaurant Tourist Menu Overcharging, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cologne
Germany
6 scams documented
Kölner Dom & Christmas Market Pickpocket Ring, Cologne Main Station (Hbf) DB Train-Ticket Confusion & Approach Scams, Karneval Session (Fifth Season) Pickpocket Surge & Tourist-Targeting, 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
The Copenhagen 'Plain-Clothes Police' Wallet Inspection, The Central Station Refugee Train-Ticket Refund, The Strøget Pedestrian Crowd Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Corfu
Greece
6 scams documented
Corfu Cruise Port & Airport Taxi Overcharge, Porto Timoni Boat & Hike Tourist Trap, Corfu Airport (CFU) Car Rental Damage Claims, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cork
Ireland
4 scams documented
Cork Taxi Card-Refusal, Free Now Cancellation, and Cork Airport Rank Padding, Cork Daft.ie Phantom-Landlord and UCC Student Deposit Fraud, Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher Reseller-Site Booking Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cozumel
Mexico
6 scams documented
Puerta Maya Cruise-Pier Taxi Trap, Palancar Reef 'Private Dive' Overcharge, Av. Juárez Gas-Pump Card Skim, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Curacao
Curaçao
7 scams documented
Rental Car Damage Shakedown, Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, Currency Exchange Short-Change, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Cusco
Peru
4 scams documented
The Plaza de Armas Alpaca-Photo Hustle, The Cusco Fake Machu Picchu Tour Agency, The Cusco Taxi Counterfeit-Sol Switcheroo, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Córdoba
Spain
6 scams documented
Fake Mezquita-Catedral Ticket Websites, Córdoba Judería Pickpockets & Patio-Festival Crowd Theft, Fake Parking Attendants in Judería & Mezquita Free Zones, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Córdoba Argentina
Argentina
6 scams documented
The COR Taxi-Mafia Blockade, The Nueva Córdoba Smash-and-Grab, The Oktoberfest Cabin Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Da Nang
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Da Nang Airport (DAD) Fake-Grab & Post-Midnight Taxi Scam, Ba Na Hills Cable Car Winter / 'Ruined My Trip' Scam, Marble Mountains Jade & Souvenir Shop Pressure Sales, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dahab
Egypt
6 scams documented
Blue Hole Dive-Op Safety Cuts, Sharm Airport to Dahab Taxi Quote Switch, Mashraba Bedouin Tea-Camp Bill Inflation, 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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Dalat
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Dalat Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) Taxi Overcharge & 'Officials' Scam, Dalat Canyoning Unlicensed Operator & Safety Scam, Dalat Flower Gardens & 'Valley of Love' Ticket & Photo Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dallas
United States
4 scams documented
DFW & Love Field Unlicensed Airport Taxi Scam, 'Ran Out of Gas' Fake Jewelry Roadside Distraction Scam, Downtown Dallas Aggressive Panhandling & Phone-Access Scams, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dammam
Saudi Arabia
4 scams documented
The Broken Meter Taxi, The Fake Airport Official, The Gold Souk Switch, 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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Darwin
Australia
6 scams documented
Darwin Airport Blue Taxi / Rank Overcharge, Fake Kakadu / Litchfield Day Tour Booking, NT Rental Car Unsealed-Road Phantom Damage Claim, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Delhi
India
6 scams documented
The New Delhi Station Fake Tourist Office, 'Closed Attraction' Rickshaw Redirect, Paharganj Overpriced 'Guesthouse Full' Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Delphi
Greece
5 scams documented
Athens Day-Trip €120 Markup vs €15 KTEL Bus, Liosion Bus Station Taxi Shakedown on Delphi Return, Sightseeing Parking-Lot Rental-Car Break-In, 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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Dhaka
Bangladesh
6 scams documented
The Dhaka CNG Auto-Rickshaw Meter Trick, The Hazrat Shahjalal Airport Porter Shakedown, The Gabtoli Fake Bus-Ticket Tout, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Djerba
Tunisia
6 scams documented
The Houmt Souk Tourist-Markup Hustle, The Djerba Hotel-Concierge Commission Walk, The Djerba Airport TND-vs-EUR Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Doha
Qatar
7 scams documented
The Hamad Airport Meter-Off Quote, The Souq Waqif Pearl-Authenticity Switch, The Corniche 'Found Cash' 50/50 Split, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dresden
Germany
6 scams documented
Striezelmarkt Christmas Market Pickpocket Ring, Dresden Altstadt 'Street Performer' & Donation Scam, Dresden Currency Exchange & 'Schnell-Wechselstube' Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5 scams documented
The Dubai Tinder-Date Bar-Bill Ambush, The DXB Airport Unofficial Taxi Tout, The Deira Gold Souk Weight Bait-and-Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dublin
Ireland
6 scams documented
The O'Connell Street ATM 'Helpful Stranger' Skim, The Temple Bar 'Take My Photo' Camera Drop, The Temple Bar Local-Pub Bait, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Dubrovnik
Croatia
8 scams documented
Port Gruž Cruise-Taxi Overcharge, Old Town Menu Bait-and-Switch, Fake Apartment & Booking.com Reservation Hijack, 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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Düsseldorf
Germany
6 scams documented
DUS Airport Taxi Scammers & 'Flat Rate' Overcharge, Altstadt 'Longest Bar in the World' Overcharge & Taxi Hustle, Düsseldorf Sixt / Europcar Rental Car Damage-Claim Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Easter Island
Chile
4 scams documented
Rapa Nui National Park Ticket Reseller Markup and Lookalike Site, Mataveri Airport (IPC) Off-Platform Hotel-Transfer Black-Tax and Accommodation Booking Switch, Mandatory-Guide Price Chaos at Tongariki, Rano Raraku, and Orongo with Once-Per-Ticket Penalty, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
The Fringe Sold-Out Ticket Resale, The Castle Esplanade Broken-Camera Setup, The Royal Mile Counterfeit-Note Wallet Check, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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El Calafate
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Perito Moreno Bait-and-Switch, The FTE Airport Tariff Trap, The Estancia Booking Phantom, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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El Chaltén
Argentina
6 scams documented
The La Oveja Negra Bill-Pad, The Bus Terminal Fee Trap, The Fitz Roy Hiking-Fee Confusion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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El Nido
Philippines
2 scams documented
The El Nido 'Alternative Ferry' to Coron Crossing, The Tour A Environmental Fee Stack.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ephesus
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Fake Skip-the-Line Ticket Site, The Private-Tour Carpet Detour, The Library of Celsus Coin Trick, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Essaouira
Morocco
6 scams documented
Fake Argan Oil Cooperative, Place Moulay Hassan Gnawa Music Donation, Beach Camel Ride Bait-and-Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Faro
Portugal
7 scams documented
Klass Wagen Faro — Post-Rental Damage Fraud & Rigged Fuel Gauges, FAO Airport 'Entry-Point Transfer' Scam & Taxi Overcharge, Faro Old Town Restaurant 'Complimentary Couvert' & Tourist-Menu Inflation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Fethiye
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Lokum 'Welcome Juice' Trap, The Babadağ Paragliding Bait-and-Switch, The 12 Islands Boat-Tour Add-On, 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
The Nadi 'Bula Welcome' Kava Shop Walk, The Nadi Pre-Carved 'Sarah' Souvenir Hustle, The Nadi Airport Coral-Coast Curb Quote, 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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Florianópolis
Brazil
6 scams documented
The FLN Special Taxi Kiosk, The Praia Mole Réveillon Cancel, The Mega Model Beach Pitch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Fort Lauderdale
United States
6 scams documented
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Airport & Port Everglades Cruise Taxi Overcharge, FLL Airport 'Skysquad' / 'VIP Assistance' & Baggage Bait-Switch Scam, ACA Group Timeshare Fort Lauderdale & 'Won a Vacation' Presentation Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Fortaleza
Brazil
6 scams documented
The FOR Special Taxi Kiosk, The Parangaba Gate Help, The Beira Mar Photo Snatch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Foz do Iguaçu
Brazil
6 scams documented
The IGU Cataratas Taxi, The Iguaçu VIP Skip-the-Line, The Ciudad del Este Counterfeit, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Frankfurt
Germany
6 scams documented
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Pickpocket Team & Approach Scams, Fake DB Ticket Inspector & 'Train Ticket' Cash Scam, Frankfurt Bahnhofsviertel Drug-Area Targeting & Aggressive Solicitation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Fukuoka
Japan
6 scams documented
The Nakasu Girls Bar ¥100,000-¥1,000,000 Overcharge, The Nakasu Yatai Foreign-Tourist Overcharge, The Hakata Station Tsukushi-guchi Tout Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Funchal
Portugal
7 scams documented
Mercado dos Lavradores Fruit Vendor Overcharge — €17 for a Few Pieces, Funchal Taxi Overcharge — €20 for a €13 Bolt Trip, Funchal Airport (FNC) Rental Car Damage-Claim & Deposit Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Füssen
Germany
5 scams documented
Neuschwanstein Castle Ticket Reseller & 'Skip-the-Line' Scam, Munich-to-Füssen Day Trip Tour Package Overcharge, Füssen Altstadt Tourist-Menu Restaurant Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Galle
Sri Lanka
6 scams documented
The Galle Fort Gem-Shop Lure, The Koggala Stilt-Fisherman Photo Trap, The Galle Railway Station Tuk-Tuk Inflated Quote, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Galveston
United States
6 scams documented
Galveston Seawall Parking Ticket Trap & PayByPhone Confusion, Galveston Cruise Port Off-Site Parking Lot Scam, Galveston Pleasure Pier Tourist Trap Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Galway
Ireland
4 scams documented
Galway Taxi Card-Refusal and Cash-Only Padding, Eyre Square Organized Begging and Cancer Sob-Story, Galway Daft.ie Phantom-Landlord Deposit Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Galápagos
Ecuador
4 scams documented
Puerto Ayora Walk-In 'Last-Minute Cruise' Cash-Pivot Fraud, Baltra and San Cristóbal Airport TCT and Park-Fee Cash-Up-Charge Pivot, Puerto Ayora Tortuga Bay and Highlands Pickup-Truck Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Gatlinburg
United States
6 scams documented
Gatlinburg 'VacationVIP' & 'Free Tickets' Timeshare Presentation Hustle, Wyndham / Bluegreen / Westgate Timeshare Sales Office Hustle, Gatlinburg Parkway Tourist-Trap Restaurant & Attraction Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Geneva
Switzerland
4 scams documented
The Plainpalais Shell Game, The Cornavin Station Pickpocket, The Friendship Bracelet Force, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Genting Highlands
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Gohtong Jaya 'Wild Fish / Market Price' Seafood Bill-Shock at Genting Food Street, Fake Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Tickets & QR-Code Reseller Scam, Resorts World Genting Fake 'Hotel Staff' Room-Phone & OTP/Card-Verification Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ghent
Belgium
3 scams documented
The Graslei Terrace Overcharge, The Rental Apartment Scam, The Pickpocket Distraction at Sint-Baafskathedraal.
Updated Apr 2026
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Gili Islands
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Gili Islands Fast Boat Ticket Overcharge & Fake-Operator Fraud, Gili Trawangan Snorkeling & Turtle-Tour Unlicensed Boat Scam, Gili T Magic Mushroom & Spiked-Drink 'Party Island' Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Glasgow
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Glasgow Central & Queen Street Station Unlicensed & Cash-Only Taxi Gouging, Buchanan Street 'Youth Project' Fake-Charity Clipboard Fundraisers, Kelvingrove Museum 'Paid Entry' Reseller Confusion — The Museum Is free, 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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Gold Coast
Australia
6 scams documented
Wyndham / Timeshare 'Free Theme Park Tickets' Presentation Trap, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) Taxi Overcharge, Fake / Unauthorized Theme Park Ticket Discount Sites, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Gothenburg
Sweden
3 scams documented
The Nordstan Pickpocket Ring, The Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge, The Festival Crowd Distraction Theft.
Updated Apr 2026
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Gran Canaria
Spain
6 scams documented
Las Palmas Airport (LPA) & Maspalomas Taxi Transfer Overcharge, Gran Canaria Rental Car Scams — Cicar & AutoReisen as Trusted Operators, Maspalomas & Playa del Inglés Timeshare Pressure Sales, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Granada
Nicaragua
6 scams documented
The Granada Bus-Terminal Shared-Taxi Express Kidnapping, The Calle La Calzada Restaurant Bill Pad, The Parque Central Sick-Child Pharmacy Con, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Granada
Spain
7 scams documented
Fake Alhambra Ticket Websites, Alhambra Unofficial 'Guided Tour' Resellers, Granada Station & Alhambra Entrance Pickpockets, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
6 scams documented
The Ritz-Carlton USD-KYD DCC Markup, The George Town Cruise-Port Taxi Quote, The Seven Mile Beach Discount-Operator Ghost, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Guadalajara
Mexico
6 scams documented
GDL Airport Taxi-Mafia Blockade, Tlaquepaque Craft-Market Tourist-Price Trap, Mercado San Juan Phone-Snatch Ring, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Guanajuato
Mexico
6 scams documented
BJX Airport Transit Taxi Overcharge, Callejoneada 'Private Estudiantina' Trap, Mummy Museum Reseller Ticket Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Guangzhou
China
6 scams documented
Guangzhou Taxi Overcharge & Meter Tampering (Nation's Worst), Canton Fair & Trade Expo Hostess-Bar / Contract-Dinner Scams, Huacheng Plaza Tea House & Art Student Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Guatapé
Colombia
5 scams documented
El Poblado Hostel Private-Driver Guatapé Markup, El Peñol–Guatapé Highway Motorcycle Stickup, La Piedra del Peñol Fake-Parking & Fake-Guide Markup, 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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Guilin
China
7 scams documented
Li River Cruise Fake-Ticket & 'Upgrade' Scams, Yangshuo Bamboo Raft & Photo-Trap Scams, Guilin Airport (KWL) & Railway Station Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Fake Ha Long Bay Cruise Booking Websites & Ghost Itineraries, Hanoi-to-Ha Long Shuttle Bus & Private Transfer Overcharge, Onboard Ha Long Cruise Upcharges & 'Mandatory' Activity Fees, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hakone
Japan
4 scams documented
Klook Hakone Pass Voucher Bundle Trap, Booking.com Ryokan Deposit Forfeit Trap, Premium Ryokan Quality Bait-and-Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Halifax
Canada
6 scams documented
Halifax Cruise-Day Shore Excursion Markups (Peggy's Cove + Mahone Bay + Cape Breton), YHZ Halifax Stanfield Airport Taxi & Uber Cancel-And-Cash Scam, Halifax Waterfront Restaurant Tourist-Trap Pricing (Bluenose II + Harbour-Front Seafood), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hamburg
Germany
6 scams documented
Reeperbahn Strip Club & 'Animierbar' Bill Shock, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof Pickpocket Team & Approach Scams, Hamburg Fake Charity Petition & Rathausmarkt Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hammamet
Tunisia
6 scams documented
The Hammamet Old Medina Carpet-Shop Ambush, The Yasmine Hammamet Rigged Taxi Meter, The Hammamet Beach Fruit-Seller Forced Sale, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hangzhou
China
6 scams documented
West Lake Tea Ceremony & Longjing Tea Plantation Scam, Hangzhou Airport (HGH) & Train Station Taxi Overcharge, Dragon Well Village Shopping Tour & 'Master Harvest' Scams, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hanoi
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN) Fake-Grab Driver Scam, Hanoi Taxi Meter Tampering & Route Skimming, Hanoi Old Quarter Shoe-Shine Aggressive Upcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Harbin
China
5 scams documented
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Ticket & 'Snow Village' Overcharge, Harbin Airport (HRB) & Winter Transit Taxi Overcharge, Zhongyang Street Russian 'Souvenir' & Fur Coat Scams, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Havana
Cuba
6 scams documented
The Old Havana Jinetero Commission Tour, The Old Havana 'Place is Closed' Redirect, The Havana Street-Vendor Fake Cohiba, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Heidelberg
Germany
5 scams documented
Heidelberg Altstadt Restaurant Tourist-Menu Bill-Padding, Heidelberg Castle Ticket Reseller & 'Skip-the-Line' Scam, 'Vodafone Berater' & Door-to-Door Utility Sales Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Helsinki
Finland
3 scams documented
The Market Square Pickpocket Team, The Unlicensed Airport Taxi, The Petition and Document Check.
Updated Apr 2026
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Heraklion
Greece
7 scams documented
Rental Car 'Damage' Fee & Insurance Ambiguity, Heraklion Airport & Cruise Port Taxi Overcharge, Knossos Palace 'Official Guide' Private Tour Pressure, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Himeji
Japan
4 scams documented
Himeji Castle Dual-Pricing Surcharge Confusion, Klook Phantom Himeji Day-Tour Reseller, Engyō-ji Mt. Shosha Ropeway Round-Trip Lock-In, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hiroshima
Japan
5 scams documented
The Nagarekawa-Shintenchi Tout Shakedown, The Okonomiyaki Tourist Overcharge, The Miyajima Deer Food-Grab Attack, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
6 scams documented
HCMC Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) Fake-Grab Driver Scam, HCMC Street Taxi Meter Tampering & Vinasun Copycats, Bui Vien Walking Street Bar 'Hostess' 4M VND Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hobart
Australia
6 scams documented
Hobart Airport Taxi Short-Run Overcharge, Tasmania Rental Car Phantom Damage & Unsealed-Road Clause, Salamanca Market 'Tasmanian-Made' Price Inflation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hoi An
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Hoi An Tailor Scam & 'Exclusive' Fabric Markup, Hoi An Lantern Boat Ride Pushy Vendors & Fake Monk, Hoi An Ancient Town Ticket & 'Fake Ticket Checker' Confusion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Holbox
Mexico
6 scams documented
Chiquilá Ferry-and-Parking Shake-Down, Whale-Shark Off-Season 'Guarantee' Fraud, Golf-Cart Pre-Damage 'Sand-Stuck' Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8 scams documented
Airport & Peak Tram Taxi Overcharge, Peninsula Centre Fake-Watch-Repair Shop, Tsim Sha Tsui & Causeway Bay Fake Monks, 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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Houston
United States
4 scams documented
IAH & Hobby Airport Rideshare & Fake-Driver Scam, Rodeo Houston & NRG Stadium Event Parking Scam, Post-Ride Uber & Lyft 'Vomit Scam' Fake Cleaning-Fee Charge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hua Hin
Thailand
5 scams documented
Hua Hin Taxi Mafia Threats & Grab Attacks, Hua Hin Strip Club / Brothel Bill Extortion, Hua Hin Zoo & Attraction Dual Pricing (English Menu Markup), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Hue
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Hue Cyclo Tourist Price & Mid-Ride Extortion, Hue Grab & Taxi 700,000 VND Airport Overcharge, Perfume River Dragon Boat Tour Pressure, 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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Hvar
Croatia
2 scams documented
The Hvar Town Nightclub Drink-Spike, The Pakleni Islands Taxi-Boat Overcharge.
Updated Apr 2026
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Hyderabad
India
5 scams documented
The Laad Bazaar Pearl Sting, The RGIA Airport Shared-Taxi Hustle, The Golconda Fort Unofficial Guide, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ibiza
Spain
6 scams documented
Fake Taxi Drivers at Ibiza Airport (IBZ), Nightclub 'Rep Ticket' & Promoter Commission Scam, Drink Spiking & Nightlife Theft in Ibiza Clubs, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ijen Crater
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Ijen Crater Mandatory Guide Shakedown at Paltuding Base, Ijen Gas Mask Rental Overcharge & Fake-Model Fraud, Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) & Ferry Terminal Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Innsbruck
Austria
4 scams documented
The Broken Camera Blame, The Friendly Nightlife Lure, The ATM Currency Conversion Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Interlaken
Switzerland
4 scams documented
The Adventure Photo Upsell, The Souvenir Shop Tourist Tax, The Jungfrau Region Ticket Confusion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Inverness
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Loch Ness Cruise Operator Confusion — Jacobite (Legit) vs Unlicensed 'Cruise' Touts, Inverness 1-Day Isle of Skye Rushed Bus-Tour Trap, Urquhart Castle Ticket Reseller Markup & Coach-Only 'Castle Tour', and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ipoh
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Ipoh Old Town Unlicensed-Photographer & 'RM800 Photo Fee' Pressure, AEON Ipoh Station 18 Mall Distraction-Theft (PRC-Linked Ring), Ipoh 'Macau Scam' Fake-PDRM Phone Impersonation & Bank-Transfer Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Isla Mujeres
Mexico
6 scams documented
Ultramar Ferry WhatsApp Reseller Trap, Golf-Cart 'Scratch Claim' Pre-Damage Trap, Playa Norte 'VIP Bed' Bottle Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Istanbul
Turkey
8 scams documented
The Shoe Shine Drop Trick, Let's Have a Drink Bar Bill Shock, The Sultanahmet-to-Taksim Meter Trick, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Izmir
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Adnan Menderes Airport Taxi Trick, The Kemeraltı Carpet Pressure, The Kordon Tourist-Menu Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Jacó
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
Jacó Nightlife Drink-Spike Robbery, 'Costa Joe' WhatsApp Deposit Fraud, Jacó Beach Reflective-Vest Parking Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Jaipur
India
7 scams documented
The Johari Bazaar Gem Export Pitch, The Hawa Mahal Rickshaw Textile Detour, The Jaipur Station Fake Tourist Office, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Jakarta
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) Taxi Overcharge & Airport Sharks, Jakarta Blue Bird Taxi Impersonator & Meter Tampering, Jakarta Grab/Gojek Off-App Cash-Negotiation Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Jasper
Canada
6 scams documented
Pursuit Collection Cross-Park Combo-Pass Pricing (Jasper SkyTram + Maligne Lake Cruise), Maligne Lake Cruise Booking & 'Spirit Island Premium' Upsell, Jasper Town Hotel Parking & Restaurant Pricing Inflation, 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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Jeju
South Korea
4 scams documented
The Seongeup Folk Village Hard Sell, The Taxi Meter Manipulation, The Overpriced Jeep Tour, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Jerusalem
Israel
6 scams documented
The Mount of Olives Vendor-Crowd Pickpocket, The Western Wall Approach Red-String Blessing, The Old City No-Prices Menu Trap, 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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Johor Bahru
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Illegal Cross-Border Taxi Racket (JB ↔ Singapore via Sultan Iskandar CIQ), Counterfeit Luxury-Goods Confidence Trick (Pasar Karat, Holiday Plaza, Jalan Wong Ah Fook), Motorbike Snatch-Theft on Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Taman Pelangi & Kampung Melayu Majidee, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kampala
Uganda
6 scams documented
The Kampala Boda-Boda Ambush Diversion, The Kampala Fake Gorilla-Permit Safari, The Kampala Road 'Plain-Clothes Police' Money Check, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kanazawa
Japan
5 scams documented
Omicho Market Premium Tuna Surcharge, GO Taxi App International Service Charge, Higashi Chaya Rickshaw Route Extension, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kandy
Sri Lanka
5 scams documented
The Spice Garden Detour, The Temple of the Tooth Fake Guide, The Kandy Railway Station Tuk-Tuk Mafia, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kaohsiung
Taiwan
3 scams documented
Kaohsiung Main Station 'I Love Taiwan' Flag Vendor Scam, Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) & Zuoying HSR Illegal Taxi Touts, Kaohsiung Night Market & Dream Mall Kiosk Overcharging.
Updated Apr 2026
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Kathmandu
Nepal
7 scams documented
The Thamel Art-Student Commission Walk, The Boudhanath 'Annapurna Festival' Blessing, The Thamel Gem-Resale Profit Pitch, 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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Kigali
Rwanda
6 scams documented
The Kigali Fake Gorilla-Permit Agent, The Kigali Moto-Taxi 'Per Person' Fare, The Genocide Memorial Self-Appointed Guide, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kingston
Jamaica
6 scams documented
The Norman Manley Unlicensed Taxi Hustle, The Kingston Craft Market Hand-Off Sale, The Kingston Ganja Pocket-Plant Entrapment, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Koh Phangan
Thailand
5 scams documented
Full Moon Party Drug Stings & Police Cash Extortion, Haad Rin Scooter Passport-Hostage Damage, Cannabis Dispensary Overpricing & Fake-Strength Flower, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
5 scams documented
Maya Bay National Park Fee Double-Billing, Phi Phi 'Bucket' Drink Spiking & Watered Cocktails, Phi Phi Ferry Middleman Ticket Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Koh Samui
Thailand
5 scams documented
Koh Samui Airport Taxi Mafia & Grab Blocking, Car & Scooter Rental 'Damage' Fee Shakedown, NCK Travel & 'Funny Day Tours' Fake Tour Booking, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Koh Tao
Thailand
5 scams documented
Dive Shop Open Water Pricing & Quality Manipulation, Beach Entrance Fees & Private-Beach Gate Keepers, Scooter Rental Passport-Hostage Damage (฿20K Variant), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kolkata
India
7 scams documented
The Howrah Station Ticket Trap, The Kalighat Temple Donation Scam, The New Market Commission Guide, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Konya
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Fake Sema Ceremony Ticket, The Mevlana Museum Photo Tout, The Mevlana Caddesi Service Charge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kos
Greece
6 scams documented
Kos Airport KGS 'Hotel Booking' Per-Person Taxi, Kos Town Old Town Tourist-Menu Cover-Charge Padding, Kardamena Strip Scooter and ATV Damage-Deposit Cycle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Mount Kinabalu Fake Climbing-Package & Unregistered Tour-Agent Scam, Kota Kinabalu Airport (KKIA/BKI) Taxi-Coupon Overcharge & Grab Cancellation Scam, Jesselton Point & Suria Sabah Illegal Island-Hopping Tout Scam, 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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Krabi
Thailand
7 scams documented
Ao Nang Taxi & Tuk-Tuk Mafia Overcharge + Grab Blocking, Scooter Rental Passport-Hostage Damage, 4-Island Longtail Boat Tour Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Krakow
Poland
6 scams documented
The Old Town Strip-Club Honeytrap Bill Ambush, The Rynek ATM/Kantor DCC Trap, The Main Square Horse-Carriage Price Ambush, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
6 scams documented
KLIA/KLIA2 'Teksi Sapu' Airport Taxi Overcharge & Grab-Cancellation Scam, Petronas Twin Towers Skybridge Fake 'Sold Out' Ticket Tout Scam, Central Market & Chinatown Gem Investment Confidence Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kuching
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Kuching International Airport (KCH) Unlicensed Taxi & Grab-Cancellation Scam, Bako National Park Boat-Fee & Unofficial 'Guide' Overcharge Scam, Orangutan & Wildlife-Tour Bait-and-Switch (Semenggoh / Mulu Multi-Day Package Scam), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kunming
China
6 scams documented
Kunming Yunnan Tour Package & 'Minority Village' Shopping Scam, Stone Forest (Shilin) Hotel-Concierge Day-Trip Overcharge, Kunming Airport (KMG) & Railway Station Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Kusadasi
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Cruise Pier Coin Vendor, The Cruise-Excursion Carpet Detour, The Kuşadası Port Taxi Doubler, 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
8 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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La Fortuna
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
Lava Land Tours 'Sloth Tour' Bait-and-Switch, La Fortuna Red-Taxi Meter Tampering, Río Chollín Fake Hot-Springs Day-Pass, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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La Paz
Bolivia
3 scams documented
The Plaza Murillo Fake-Police Drug Check, The La Paz ATM Forced-Withdrawal Express Kidnapping, The Death Road Budget-Tour Safety Trap.
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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Labuan Bajo
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Labuan Bajo Komodo Airport (LBJ) & Hotel Transfer Overcharge, Komodo National Park Entry Fee Confusion ($500 Pass vs Real Rp 500K), Komodo Day-Tour Boat Operator Safety & Overcrowding Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lagos
Nigeria
7 scams documented
The Lagos 'One Chance' Robbery Bus, The Murtala Muhammed Fake-Greeter Extortion, The Cele-Ijesha Checkpoint Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lagos (Portugal)
Portugal
6 scams documented
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Boat Tour Reseller Markup, Lagos 'Fake Charity / Orphans Perfume' Street Scam, Old Town Restaurant Couvert & Tourist-Menu Inflation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lake Bled
Slovenia
2 scams documented
The Lake Bled Unlicensed Pletna 'Private' Charter, The Slovenia Highway-Vignette Missing-Sticker Fine.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lake Como
Italy
7 scams documented
The Bellagio/Varenna "Taxi Abusivo" Malpensa Flat-Rate, The Varenna–Bellagio Water-Taxi Overcharge, The Bellagio ZTL & Parking Ambush, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lake District
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Lake District ANPR Private-Parking Charge Notice (PCN) Trap, Bowness & Keswick Tourist-Trap Restaurants (£12.99 Basic Fry-Up), Windermere Lake Cruise Operator Confusion (Official Steamer vs Unlicensed RIB/Jet-Boat), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Langkawi
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Pantai Cenang Jet-Ski 'Damage Compensation' Shakedown, Langkawi International Airport (LGK) Coupon-Taxi Overcharge & Grab Cancellation, Duty-Free Fake Alcohol & Counterfeit Spirits in Kuah & Pantai Cenang, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lanzarote
Spain
6 scams documented
Arrecife Airport (ACE) & Puerto del Carmen Taxi Overcharge, Rental Car 'Scratch Scam' & Post-Return Damage Claims, Timanfaya National Park Excursion Package Upsells, 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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Lecce
Italy
4 scams documented
Brindisi Airport Taxi to Lecce Overcharge, Lecce Parcheggiatore Abusivo Cash Shake-Down, Salento Lido Sticker-Shock at Gallipoli and Pescoluse, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Leipzig
Germany
5 scams documented
Leipzig Zentrum 'Handshake Scam' & Pickpocket Distraction, Leipzig Restaurant Bill-Padding & Disputed-Check Scam, Fake MDV / LVB Ticket Inspector Cash Demand, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Liberia
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
Avis LIR 'Mandatory Insurance' Bait-and-Switch, Hertz LIR Counter Phantom-Fee Stack, Pinchonazo Flat-Tire Robbery on Route 21, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lijiang
China
6 scams documented
Lijiang Old Town Entry Fee Confusion & Fake Tickets, Lijiang Naxi Massage & 'Minority Cultural' Overcharge, Yulong Snow Mountain & Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour Packages, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lima
Peru
6 scams documented
The Lima Express-Kidnapping Unmarked Taxi, The Lima Miraflores Fake Machu Picchu Agency, The Lima 'Gringo Price' Market Stall Reveal, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lisbon
Portugal
7 scams documented
Tram 28 Pickpocket Teams (Alfama & Baixa Loop), Lisbon Airport (LIS) Taxi & Uber Overcharge Scams, Alfama & Baixa Restaurant Couvert + Tourist-Menu Inflation, 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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Ljubljana
Slovenia
4 scams documented
Brnik Airport Taxi DODATEK Fake-Surcharge, Ljubljana Bus Station Taxi Meter Manipulation, BTC Decathlon Fake-Soldier Cash-Need Beg, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lofoten
Norway
4 scams documented
Motorhome Norway Phantom-Operator Rental, SixT Phantom Damage at Leknes Airport Drop-Off, Off-Platform Rorbu Cabin Booking Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lombok
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Lombok Praya Airport (LOP/BIL) Taxi Mafia & Kuta-Lombok Transfer Overcharge, Bali-Lombok Fast Boat Overcharge & Padang Bai Taxi Mafia Blockade, Mount Rinjani Trek Unlicensed Operator & Porter Overload Scam, 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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Luang Prabang
Laos
3 scams documented
The Sakkaline Road Alms-Ceremony Sticky Rice Hustle, The Pakbeng Slow Boat Sold-Out Guesthouse Tout, The Luang Prabang Night Market Crumpled-Bill Short-Change.
Updated Apr 2026
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Lucerne
Switzerland
4 scams documented
The Watch Shop Pressure Play, The Chapel Bridge Pickpocket Distraction, The Forced Souvenir Gift, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lusaka
Zambia
6 scams documented
The Cairo Road Street Money-Changer Paper-Filler Bundle, The Lusaka Fake-Official 'Tourism Fee' Shakedown, The Lusaka Hotel-Lobby Gemstone Business Pitch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Luxor
Egypt
7 scams documented
The Caleche Bait-and-Switch, The Fake Temple Guide, The Closed Attraction Redirect, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lviv
Ukraine
6 scams documented
The Lviv Airport Unlicensed-Taxi Curb Quote, The Old Town Themed-Restaurant Price Shock, The Krakivska Street Hryvnia Hand-Off, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Lyon
France
12 scams documented
The Part-Dieu Metro Bag-Swarm, Fake Metro Ticket Scam, Fake Charity/Petition Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Macau
Macau
6 scams documented
Macau Taxi Overcharge & 'Black Taxi' at Ferry Terminals, Casino VIP Room 'Junket' & Rigged Private-Game Scams, Senado Square Tourist-Menu Restaurant Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Madrid
Spain
7 scams documented
Madrid Barajas (MAD) Airport Taxi Overcharge, Metro Sol + Atocha Pickpocket Teams, Bird Poop Distraction Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Malaga
Spain
6 scams documented
Malaga Airport (AGP) & Late-Night Taxi Overcharge, AVIS, Budget, and Budget-Aggregator Rental Car Scams, Malaga Old Town Pickpockets & Tout-Driven Nightclubs, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Maldives
Maldives
6 scams documented
The Maldives Liveaboard Booking Vanish, The Velana Seaplane Transfer Price Shock, The Maafushi Guesthouse Snorkel-Upsell Pad, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Manaus
Brazil
6 scams documented
The MAO Special Taxi Kiosk, The Jungle Lodge Half-Price Bait, The Meeting of the Waters VIP Speedboat, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Manchester
United Kingdom
5 scams documented
The Fake Concert Ticket Seller, The Piccadilly Gardens Pickpocket, The Sob Story Beggar, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mandalay
Myanmar
6 scams documented
The Mahar Aung Myay Jade-Market Gemstone Fraud, The Mandalay E-Bike Guide Commission Route, The Mandalay Fake Temple Entrance Fee, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Manila
Philippines
6 scams documented
The NAIA Terminal-Touts Flat-Rate Quote, The Ermita 'Long-Lost Cousin' Card Game, The Intramuros Kalesa 'Starting Fee' Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
Fake 'Park Ranger' Parking Extortion on Route 618, Fake 'SINAC Ticket Booth' Paper Resellers, Fake 'ICT-Certified' Guides at the Park Gate, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Maputo
Mozambique
6 scams documented
The Maputo Baixa Passport-Shakedown, The Maputo-Catembe Ferry Ticket Gouge, The Avenida 25 de Setembro ATM Cloner, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mar del Plata
Argentina
3 scams documented
The Temporada Apartment Phantom, The MDP Bus Terminal Tariff, The Bristol Beach Dual-Pricing.
Updated Apr 2026
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Marmaris
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Fake Jet2/TUI Rep Pitch, The Barlar Sokağı Drink-Spike, 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 Photo Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Marseille
France
13 scams documented
Friendship Bracelet/String Scam, Gold Ring Scam, Pickpocketing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Matera
Italy
4 scams documented
Bari Airport Taxi to Matera Inflated Quote, Matera ZTL Foreign-Plate Camera Fine, Sassi Unauthorized Guide and Fake Comune Tour, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Maui
United States
6 scams documented
Maui Rental Car 'Damage Claim' & OGG Airport Rental Scams, Maui Road to Hana Tour Bait-and-Switch & Insolvent Operator Risk, Maui Timeshare: Hyatt Vacation Club, Westin, Hawaiian Island Experiences, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mauritius
Mauritius
7 scams documented
Airport Taxi Overcharge and Fake Driver, Port Louis Central Market Tourist Price Inflation, Fake Catamaran and Excursion Operators, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mazatlán
Mexico
6 scams documented
Malecón Uber Off-App Cash Hustle, Cruise-Pier Pulmonía Overcharge, Zona Dorada 'Snowbird' Timeshare Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mecca
Saudi Arabia
6 scams documented
The Fake Hajj/Umrah Package Operator, The Masjid al-Haram Tawaf Pickpocket Ring, The Mecca Counterfeit Zamzam Water, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Medellín
Colombia
6 scams documented
Scopolamine Drugging in El Poblado Nightlife, Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr Honeytrap Robbery, Paseo Millonario — Express Kidnapping by Fake Taxi, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Medina
Saudi Arabia
5 scams documented
The Fake Refugee Sob Story, The Ghost Hotel Booking, The Pickpocket Prayer Crowd, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Melaka
Malaysia
6 scams documented
Melaka QR-Code Receipt Scam — Fake Payment Proof at Retailers, Melaka Trishaw (Beca) Bait-and-Switch Overcharge, Jonker Street Night-Market Food & Durian Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Melbourne
Australia
6 scams documented
Melbourne Airport Fake Taxi / DiDi Bait Scam, SIXT / Budget Phantom Rental-Car Damage Claim, Fake QR-Code Parking Ticket Sticker Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Memphis
United States
6 scams documented
Memphis Red-Light Camera & Fake Traffic Ticket Mail Scam, Beale Street Parking & Downtown Memphis Parking Scam, Memphis MEM Airport Rideshare & 'Early Morning Uber' Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mendoza
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Bodega Skip-the-Line Upsell, The Maipú Bike-Wine Markup, The MDZ Street-Taxi Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Merzouga
Morocco
6 scams documented
Marrakech-to-Merzouga Tour Bait-and-Switch, Camel Trek Time-and-Photo Upcharge, Fake Trilobite & Ammonite Fossil Sales, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Meteora
Greece
5 scams documented
Athens Day-Trip 'Missed Bus' Taxi Shakedown, The 14-Hour Athens Day-Trip Hostage Loop, Monastery Parking Lot Rental-Car Break-In, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mexico City
Mexico
6 scams documented
MEX 'Authorized Taxi' Overcharge, Uber Cancellation Route-Gaming Hustle, Zócalo Phone-Snatch Ring, 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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Milos
Greece
6 scams documented
Adamas Port Taxi Cartel and Pollonia Transfer Inflation, Kleftiko Boat-Tour Overcrowding and Sell-Out Pressure, Adamas ATV and Quad Rental Damage-Deposit Cycle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Minneapolis
United States
3 scams documented
I-94 & Highway On-Ramp Fake 'Out of Gas' Ring, Minnesota State Fair 'CD Artist' Strongarm Sale Scam, Twin Cities Highway-Exit & Uptown Aggressive Panhandling.
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 Monte-Carlo Casino Cocktail-and-Slot Markup, The Nice Airport Monaco-Curb Quote, The Port Hercule Bill-Padding Setup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mont-Saint-Michel
France
10 scams documented
La Mere Poulard Restaurant Price Trap, Island Restaurant Tourist Trap, Overpriced Parking Lot, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
7 scams documented
Hip Strip Aggressive Vendor Hustle, Unlicensed Taxi and Transport Overcharging, Ganja Sellers and Drug Entrapment, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Monteverde
Costa Rica
5 scams documented
Fake 'Certified Guide' Ambush at the Reserve Gate, Bookaway Shuttle Wrong-Pickup Kidnapping Scare, Monteverde 'Hostel Desk' Tour-Booking Commission Overcharge, 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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Montpellier
France
10 scams documented
Tram Pickpocketing, Place de la Comedie Pickpocketing, Gare Saint-Roch Train Station Theft, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Montreal
Canada
8 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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Mount Bromo
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Bromo Jeep Tour Overcharge & Cemoro Lawang Kickback Ring, Bromo National Park Entry Fee Confusion & Fake-Ticket Fraud, Bromo Horse Rental Forced-Tip & Crater-Approach Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mumbai
India
7 scams documented
The CST 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
6 scams documented
Munich Hauptbahnhof 'Moldovan Woman' Sob-Story & Cash Extraction, Oktoberfest Ticket Fraud & 'Stay Kooook' / Oktoberfestreservation.com Scam, Marienplatz & Altstadt Pickpocket / Petition Distraction, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Muscat
Oman
6 scams documented
The Muttrah Corniche No-Meter Quote, The Muttrah Souq Antique-Authenticity Switch, The Sultan Qaboos Mosque Fake-Guide Tip Pressure, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mykonos
Greece
7 scams documented
DK Oyster Beach Club Menu-Switch Bill, Little Venice & Chora Restaurant No-Menu Overcharge, Old Port Cruise Tender Taxi & ATV Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Myrtle Beach
United States
6 scams documented
Myrtle Beach '$200 Parking Scam' Private-Lot Enforcement, Wyndham / Capital Vacations Myrtle Beach Timeshare Presentation Hustle, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk Pizza-Flyer & Kid-Pressure Panhandling Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Mérida
Mexico
6 scams documented
MID Airport Pre-Paid Taxi Padding, Chichén Itzá 'Skip-the-Line' Fraud, 'Mi Lindo Yucatán' Forced-Stop Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nafplio
Greece
6 scams documented
Nafplio Euronet ATM Dynamic Currency Conversion Trap, Athens Private-Driver Transfer Personal-Conduct Scam, Athens Day-Trip Mycenae-Epidaurus-Nafplio Marathon, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nagasaki
Japan
4 scams documented
Klook Hashima Cruise Weather-Cancellation Refund Trap, Booking.com Unzen-Nagasaki Ryokan Deposit Forfeit Trap, Nagasaki Airport Taxi-vs-Bus Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nagoya
Japan
4 scams documented
Sakae Bottakuri Bar Tout Overcharge, Centrair Airport Taxi Touts Versus μ-SKY, Klook Phantom Nagoya Castle Plus Toyota Museum Day-Tour Reseller, 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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Napa Valley
United States
5 scams documented
Napa Valley Wine Tour Operator Bait-and-Switch & Third-Party Reseller Cancellation, Napa Valley Tasting Room Fee Structure & 'Reserve Tasting' Upsell Confusion, Napa Valley Uber / Lyft Availability & Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Naples
Italy
7 scams documented
Moped Bag-Snatching (Scippatori), Taxi Meter Manipulation, Circumvesuviana Train Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nara
Japan
4 scams documented
The Nara Park Deer Antler & Bite Injury, The Sanjo-dori / Higashimuki-dori Overpriced Souvenir Shakedown, The Nara Ryokan Off-Amenity Fake-Ryokan / Booking Switcheroo, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nashville
United States
7 scams documented
Broadway Bar Tab Inflation, Fake Parking Ticket QR Code Scam, Parking Lot Fake Fundraiser Drain, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nassau
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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Naxos
Greece
6 scams documented
Naxos Beach Chair 'Per Chair' Pricing Scam, Matha Rent a Car Named Scooter Damage Scam, Naxos Chora Tourist-Menu Restaurant Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nazaré
Portugal
6 scams documented
Sítio da Nazaré Transport Scam — Post-Elevator-Closure Overcharge, Sítio da Nazaré Photo-Tout & 'Seven Skirts' Widow Costume Scam, Nazaré Beachfront Restaurant Tourist-Menu Inflation, 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, 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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Nha Trang
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) & Nha Trang Taxi Overcharge, Nha Trang Beachfront iPhone & Valuables Theft, Nha Trang Late-Night Massage & Bar Solicitation Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Niagara Falls
Canada
5 scams documented
The Hidden TIF Tourist Fee, The Clifton Hill Attraction Bait, The Overpriced Fallsview Dining Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nice
France
16 scams documented
Beach Grab / Swim-and-Steal, Taxi Meter Manipulation / Overcharging, Airport Tram Ticket Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nikko
Japan
4 scams documented
Klook Phantom Nikko Tour Reseller, Fake Police Blue-Ticket Bike Shakedown, Tobu Limited-Express Surcharge Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ninh Binh
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Trang An / Tam Coc Fake Parking & 'Entry Fee' Scam, Tam Coc Sampan Rower Tip Demand & Mid-River Pressure, Hanoi-Ninh Binh Train Booking Website Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nuremberg
Germany
6 scams documented
'British Credit Card Scammer' & Street-Help Sob Story, Christkindlesmarkt Pickpocket Ring & Crowd-Distraction Theft, Fake VGN Ticket Inspector & U-Bahn Cash-Fine Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Nusa Penida
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Sanur-Nusa Penida Fast Boat Ticket Overcharge & Fake-Operator Fraud, Kelingking Beach / Broken Beach / Angel Billabong 'Park Fee' Padding & Parking Touts, Nusa Penida Scooter Rental + Dangerous Road Conditions (Injury Scam), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Oaxaca
Mexico
6 scams documented
Ruta del Mezcal Kickback Trap, Monte Albán Combined-Tour Trap, Pasillo de Humo Tourist-Price Trap, 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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Okinawa
Japan
7 scams documented
The Matsuyama Kyabakura / Bottakuri Bar Overcharge, The Makishi Public Market Cooking-Fee Bait-and-Switch, The Naha Airport Shirotaku (White-Plate) Taxi and Long-Distance 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
8 scams documented
Dotonbori Cabaret Bar Cover Charge, 'Marc the Beggar' Loan Scam, Coin Change Shortchange, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Oslo
Norway
3 scams documented
The Airport Taxi Meter Trap, The Karl Johans Gate Street Hustle, The Nightclub Unlicensed Taxi.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ottawa
Canada
6 scams documented
Fake Parliament Tour Reseller — Real Tours Are free, Ottawa Tulip Festival Vendor & Bus Tour Markup Fraud, ByWard Market Restaurant Tourist-Trap & Beavertails Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ouarzazate
Morocco
6 scams documented
The Ait Benhaddou Fake Entry Fee, The Erg Chebbi Luxury-Camp Bait-and-Switch, The High Atlas Carpet-Cooperative Detour, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ouro Preto
Brazil
6 scams documented
The CNF–Ouro Preto Transfer, The Praça Tiradentes Mandatory Guide, The Pedra-Sabão Counterfeit, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Oxford
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Unlicensed 'Oxford Walking Tours of Oxford' Operator Pressure-Selling, Christ Church Harry Potter / College Access Fake Tour Scam, Cornmarket Street Baby-Milk / Petition Scammers, 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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Palma de Mallorca
Spain
6 scams documented
Palma Airport (PMI) & Port Taxi Overcharge, Palma Old Town & Cathedral (La Seu) Pickpockets, El Arenal / Magaluf Beach & Nightlife Phone Theft, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pamukkale
Turkey
6 scams documented
The North Gate Ticket Bundle, The Day-Trip Shopping Detour, The Audio-Guide Rental Trick, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Panama City
Panama
7 scams documented
Unmetered Taxi Fare Gouging, Fake Police Document Check, Casco Viejo Distraction Pickpocketing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Paphos
Cyprus
5 scams documented
The Timeshare Hustler Trap, The Harbour Restaurant Bait-and-Switch, The Unlicensed Tomb Guide, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Paraty
Brazil
6 scams documented
The Costa Verde R$350 Shuttle, The Cais do Cabral VIP Schooner, The Centro Histórico Couvert, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Paris
France
14 scams documented
The Gold Ring Trick, The Sacré-Cœur Friendship Bracelet Trap, The Deaf-Mute Petition Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Paros
Greece
6 scams documented
Parikia Port & Naoussa Taxi Overcharge, Naoussa Waterfront & Old Port Restaurant Overcharge, Paros Rental Car & ATV Damage Claims, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pattaya
Thailand
7 scams documented
Walking Street Go-Go Bar 'Lady Drink' Escalating Bill, Walking Street Fake Muay Thai Fight & Photo Shakedown, 'Can I See Your Currency?' Walking Street Money-Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Penang
Malaysia
6 scams documented
George Town Tourist-Hypnosis (Pukau) Robbery Ring, Penang International Airport (PEN) Grab Cancellation & Taxi-Tout Scam, Gurney Drive & New Lane Hawker 'Tourist Price' Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Perth
Australia
6 scams documented
Perth Airport Taxi & Uber 'Fake Surge' Overcharge, Perth Facebook / Gumtree Fake Rental Scam, Rottnest Island Ferry & 'Day Tour' Upsell, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Petra
Jordan
6 scams documented
The Petra Bedouin 'Free' Camel-Ride Reveal, The Petra Entrance Unofficial-Guide $80 Reveal, The Petra Bedouin Cave-Tea Romance Long Con, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Philadelphia
United States
6 scams documented
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) Taxi & Rideshare Overcharges, Liberty Bell & Independence Hall 'Skip-the-Line' Ticket Scam, Reading Terminal Market & South Street Tourist-Menu Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
6 scams documented
The Phnom Penh Tuk-Tuk $5 Day-Tour Commission Loop, The Mekong Riverfront Fake-Monk Blessing, The Phnom Penh 'Helpful Local' Casino Card Setup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Phoenix
United States
6 scams documented
Old Town Scottsdale 'Skin' & Venmo-PIN Scam, Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) Rideshare & Taxi Scams, Grand Canyon Day-Trip Tour Package Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Phu Quoc
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) Taxi & Non-Grab-Area Overcharge, Phu Quoc Pearl Farm 'Educational Tour' Hard Sell, Phu Quoc Jet Ski & Water Sports Deposit-Damage Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Phuket
Thailand
7 scams documented
Patong Jet Ski Damage Shakedown, Patong Tuk-Tuk & Taxi Mafia Overcharge, Scooter Rental Passport-Hostage Damage, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pingyao
China
5 scams documented
Pingyao Ancient City Ticket Bundle & 'Combo' Overcharge, Pingyao Silk 'Museum' & Ancient Currency Shop Pressure Sales, Pingyao Guesthouse Overcharge & Off-Platform Booking Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pisa
Italy
7 scams documented
The Campo dei Miracoli Bracelet & Rose Ambush, Piazza dei Miracoli Pickpocket Rings, Pisa Centrale & LAM Rossa Bus Pickpockets, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Playa del Carmen
Mexico
6 scams documented
Quinta Avenida Menu Bill-Padding, Cozumel Ferry Fake-Ticket Reseller, Calle 2 Colectivo Tulum-Run Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Plitvice
Croatia
4 scams documented
Lookalike Third-Party Plitvice Ticket Reseller Sites, Strict 1-Hour Time-Slot Window with Non-Refundable E-Tickets, Lička Kuća Restaurant Wine-Pour and Reheated-Peka Markups, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Plovdiv
Bulgaria
4 scams documented
Plovdiv Bus Station Taxi 8x Overcharge, TaxiMe App Driver Route Padding, AI-Voice Phone Scam Targeting Bulgarian SIMs, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pokhara
Nepal
6 scams documented
The Lakeside Milk-Powder Beggar Pharmacy Con, The Pokhara Unlicensed Annapurna-Trek Agency, The Annapurna Helicopter-Rescue Insurance Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Pompeii
Italy
8 scams documented
The Fake Porta Marina "Info Point" & Unlicensed Guide Pitch, The "Skip-the-Line" Reseller Markup, The Circumvesuviana Pompei-Bound Pickpocket Gang, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Port Douglas
Australia
6 scams documented
Quicksilver 'Ocean Walk' Helmet Dive Upsell Scam, Fake Port Douglas Short-Stay / Holiday Rental Listing, Cairns → Port Douglas Transfer Overcharge, 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
Vila Nova de Gaia Port Wine Cellar 'Tour' Commission Upsell, Porto Tuk-Tuk Tours with 'No Fixed Route' Overcharge, Porto ATM Skimming & Standalone-Machine Card Trapping, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Positano
Italy
7 scams documented
The Spiaggia Grande Private-Lido Gatekeeping, The €14/hr Parking Gouge & Parcheggiatori Abusivi, The Waterfront "Pesce all'Etto" Fish-by-Weight Shock, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Potsdam
Germany
5 scams documented
Sanssouci Palace Ticket Reseller & 'Skip-the-Line' Scam, Berlin-to-Potsdam Day Trip Tour Package Overcharge, Potsdam Hauptbahnhof & Altstadt Approach Scams, 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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Puebla
Mexico
6 scams documented
TAPO–CAPU Bus-Terminal Taxi Trap, Cholula Pyramid 'Mandatory Guide' Trap, Talavera 'Certified Authentic' Pottery Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Escondido
Mexico
6 scams documented
PXM Airport Transfer Overcharge, Zicatela Surf-Board Damage Scam, Manialtepec Lagoon Unlicensed-Boat Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Iguazú
Argentina
6 scams documented
The IGR Airport Transfer Trap, The Gran Aventura Upsell, The Sheraton-Adjacent Lodge Phantom, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
6 scams documented
PVR 'Shark Tank' Timeshare Ambush, Garza Blanca 'Breakfast' Timeshare Trap, 'Airport Uber Ban' Cancellation Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
Masked Machete Robberies on Volio & Bribri Trails, Key-Fob Jammer Car Break-Ins on Route 256, 'You Want Weed?' Robbery-After-Deal on Calle 217, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
7 scams documented
Bavaro All-Inclusive Timeshare-Lanyard Pressure Sale, PUJ Airport Pesos-Versus-Dollars Taxi-Tout Currency Switch, Bavaro Resort Sanky-Panky Animation-Coordinator Romance Drain, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Quebec City
Canada
6 scams documented
Old Town Restaurant Tourist-Trap Overcharge — La Bûche & the Rue Saint-Louis Strip, Petit Champlain Quartier Luxury-Goods & 'Authentic Souvenir' Markup, Calèche (Horse-Drawn Carriage) Tour Pricing & Route-Skimming, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Queenstown
New Zealand
2 scams documented
The Queenstown Airport Rental-Car Post-Return Damage Claim, The Adventure-Tour Hidden-Fee Stack.
Updated Apr 2026
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Quepos
Costa Rica
5 scams documented
Marina Pez Vela Sportfishing Charter Advance-Fee Fraud, Quepos Calle 2 Waterfront Restaurant 'Gringo Menu' Overcharge, La Managua Airstrip Pirate-Taxi Transfer Overcharge, 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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Rabat
Morocco
6 scams documented
Rabat-Salé Airport Petit Taxi Refusal, Kasbah des Oudayas Fake Guide, Mausoleum of Mohammed V Royal Guard Photo Demand, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Recife
Brazil
6 scams documented
The REC Coopataxi Kiosk, The Boa Viagem Shark Pitch, The Marco Zero Compass Lift, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Reykjavik
Iceland
6 scams documented
The Keflavik Airport Unlicensed-Taxi Markup, The Keflavik Airport Currency-Exchange Trap, The Iceland Rental-Car Gravel-Damage Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Rhodes
Greece
6 scams documented
Rhodes Old Town Bar Bill Extortion, Rhodes Cruise Port & Airport Taxi Overcharge, Lindos Acropolis Donkey Ride & ATV Rental Damage, 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 GIG Cooperative Kiosk Mafia, The Lapa R$10,000 Caipirinha Trap, The Copacabana Arrastão Sweep, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Rishikesh
India
2 scams documented
The Tapovan Fake-Ashram YTT Trap, The Rishikesh Fake-GST Billing.
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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Rosario
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Fisherton Airport Tariff, The Monumento Motochorro Snatch, The Paganini Deposit Phantom, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Germany
5 scams documented
Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt Christmas Market Year-Round Shop Overcharge, Rothenburg Tour Bus Package Overcharge & Day-Trip Operator Fraud, Rothenburg STR & 'Medieval Inn' Accommodation Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Rotterdam
Netherlands
4 scams documented
Rotterdam Centraal Stranded-Driver Cash-Need Scam, Rotterdam Centraal Cancel-Uber Meter-Cover Taxi, Fake-Police Passport-and-Cash Inspection at Tourist Spots, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Salento
Colombia
5 scams documented
Salento–Cocora Willys Jeep Overcharge, Cocora Valley Horseback Ride Mid-Trail Extortion, Pereira & Armenia Airport No-Meter Taxi Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Salta
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Tren a las Nubes Reseller, The SLA Unmetered Taxi, The Cafayate Day-Trip Upsell, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Salvador
Brazil
6 scams documented
The SSA Coopataxi Kiosk, The Pelourinho Fita Ribbon, The Pelourinho Crowd Pickpocket, 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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Samarkand
Uzbekistan
6 scams documented
The Samarkand Railway Taxi Mob, The Registan Silk Carpet 'Certificate' Markup, The Registan Unofficial-Guide Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Andrés
Colombia
5 scams documented
Tarjeta de Turismo Marked-Up Resale, ADZ Airport-to-Hotel Taxi Overcharge, Golf Cart Rental Damage-Deposit Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Antonio
United States
6 scams documented
San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant Overcharge & 'Scenic' Menu Markup, SAT Airport Rideshare, Taxi & 'Airport Parking' Tow Scam, San Antonio Rental Car 'Damage Claim' & Alamo Upsell Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Cristobal de las Casas
Mexico
6 scams documented
TGZ Airport Transfer Overcharge, San Juan Chamula Village-Tour Kickback, Palenque 'Mandatory Guide' Day-Trip Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Diego
United States
7 scams documented
Pedicab Bait-and-Switch, Tijuana Border Crossing Extortion, Timeshare Presentation Trap, 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 Jose
Costa Rica
7 scams documented
SJO Airport Pirate-Taxi Cartel, Fake Uber at SJO Fare-Gouge, SJO Baggage-Claim SIM-Card 'Activation Fee' Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Juan
United States
6 scams documented
Old San Juan '$500 Parking Ticket' & Street-Parking Scam, San Juan (SJU) Airport Taxi & Rideshare Overcharge, Puerto Rico Rental Car 'Sixt' / 'NextCar' Damage & Deposit Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Miguel de Allende
Mexico
6 scams documented
Gringo-Era Centro Price Gouging, BJX–QRO Transfer Taxi Padding, Rosewood-Adjacent Fake-Luxury Listing, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Salvador
El Salvador
7 scams documented
Express Kidnapping by Fake Taxi, Fake Police Officer Shakedown, Bitcoin Wallet and Digital Payment Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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San Sebastián
Spain
6 scams documented
San Sebastián Airport (EAS) & Bilbao-to-Donostia Transfer Overcharge, Playa de la Concha Beach Theft & Phone Snatching, Parte Vieja Pintxos Tourist-Menu Overcharge, 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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Santa Teresa
Costa Rica
5 scams documented
Fake-Police Villa Heist (Santa Teresa de Cobano), Route 624 Underbody-Damage Rental Inflation, Pranamar-Lookalike Yoga Retreat Deposit Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Santiago
Chile
2 scams documented
The Santiago Metro Mustard-Squirt Distraction Theft, The Tourist-Site Rental-Car Flat-Tire Decoy.
Updated Apr 2026
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Santiago de Compostela
Spain
6 scams documented
'Peregrino' Long-Con Fellow-Pilgrim Scam, Camino 'Shortcut' Bus & Taxi Meter-Skipping, Santiago Airport (SCQ) & Old Town Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
7 scams documented
Zona Colonial Motorcycle Phone-Snatch Drive-By, Calle El Conde Cocaine-Handshake Police-Setup Shakedown, Alcázar de Colón Camera-Drop Blame-Game Extortion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Santorini
Greece
7 scams documented
Athinios Port 'Fake Public Bus' Shuttle Scam, Oia Sunset Restaurant Per-Kilo Fish Billing, Rental Car Damage Deposit Shakedown, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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🇻🇳
Sapa
Vietnam
6 scams documented
Lao Cai Station / Sapa Bus Transfer Fraud, Sapa Hmong Trekking Guide Kickback & Village Pressure, Sapa Hotel & Homestay Arrival 'Upgrade' Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sapporo
Japan
7 scams documented
The Susukino Tout Bar Rip-Off (Bottakuri), The Host Club Tsukebarai (Tab-Debt) Trap for Women, The Nijo Market 'Inbound-Don' Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
6 scams documented
The Sarajevo Airport Counterfeit-Change Curb Quote, The Ferhadija Friendly-Stranger Bar Trap, The Baščaršija Copper-Market Tourist Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sardinia
Italy
7 scams documented
The Olbia Airport Rental-Car Phantom-Damage Shakedown, The Olbia & Cagliari Airport Sand-Souvenir Fine, The Gallura "Ghost" NCC & Olbia Taxi Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Savannah
United States
4 scams documented
SAV Airport Taxi Overcharge & Rideshare Confusion, River Street 'Monk' Fake-Buddhist Bracelet-Donation Scam, Downtown Savannah Restaurant Credit-Card Skimming, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Seattle
United States
4 scams documented
SeaTac Airport Fake Uber & A1 Taxi Overcharge, Downtown 'Kids' Charity' Donation & Tap-to-Pay Scam, Pike Place & Downtown 'Monk' Bracelet Donation Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sedona
United States
5 scams documented
'Energy Vortex' Tour & Spiritual Experience Overcharge, Sedona Pink Jeep Tour & Off-Road Package Upsell, Sedona Red Rock Pass & Parking Ticket Confusion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Seminyak
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Seminyak Money Changer Sleight-of-Hand on Jalan Kayu Aya / Legian Corridor, Seminyak Beach Club Drink Spiking at Finns / Atlas / Potato Head, Seminyak Villa Rental Fake-Listing & Booking-Platform Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Seoul
South Korea
5 scams documented
The Gangnam Plastic-Surgery Clinic Foreigner-Pricing Surcharge, The Itaewon Friday-Night Taxi Refusal and Overcharge Combo, The Insadong 'Fake Monk' Donation Pitch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Seville
Spain
8 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
The Anse Volbert Beach-Boat Curieuse Scam, The Mahé Airport Beau Vallon Curb Quote, The Seychelles Airport Rental Damage-Claim Charge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Shanghai
China
7 scams documented
Nanjing Road Tea House / Bar Scam, Pudong (PVG) Airport Black Taxi & Meter Rigging, Bund & People's Square Wine / Champagne Bar Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt
6 scams documented
The Desert Safari Bait-and-Switch, The Dodgy Dive Operator, The Nightclub Drink Inflate, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Shenzhen
China
6 scams documented
Luohu Border Crossing Fake Taxi & Unlicensed Cars, Huaqiangbei Electronics Market Counterfeit & Bait-and-Switch, Shenzhen (SZX) Airport Black Taxi & Meter Tampering, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Siargao
Philippines
2 scams documented
The General Luna Overloaded-Bangka Charter, The Cloud 9 Surf-Lesson Equipment Add-Ons.
Updated Apr 2026
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Side
Turkey
6 scams documented
The Apollo Temple Photographer, The Liman Caddesi Tourist Menu, The Manavgat Waterfall Boat Bundle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Siem Reap
Cambodia
6 scams documented
The Angkor Hologram Ticket Roadside Sale, The Pub Street Round-Robin Tab Stack, The Bayon Child-Vendor Postcard Loop, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Siena
Italy
7 scams documented
The Siena–Firenze Mirror Scam (Truffa dello Specchietto), ZTL Camera Fines on Rental Cars, The Palio Ticket & "Balcony Access" Scalper Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Singapore
Singapore
5 scams documented
The Clarke Quay Seafood 'Market Rate' Bill Surprise, The Changi Airport Currency-Exchange Spread Trap, The CBD 'Charity Tissue' Syndicate, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sintra
Portugal
7 scams documented
Fake 'Skip-the-Line' Sintra Ticket Reseller Sites (Headout, Viator, Third-Party), Sintra Tuk-Tuk 'Palace Tour' Overcharge & Bus 434 Alternative, Sintra Day-Trip Tour Bus Shopping Stop & Cabo da Roca Compression, 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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Sorrento
Italy
7 scams documented
The Capodichino Airport Taxi Overcharge, Circumvesuviana Train Pickpockets, The Sorrento–Capri Hydrofoil Ticket Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Split
Croatia
8 scams documented
Ferry Port 'Predator' Taxi Overcharge, SPU Airport & Kaštela Taxi Overcharge, Riva Promenade & Old Town Menu Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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St Maarten
Sint Maarten
5 scams documented
The Fake ED Card Website, The Scratch Card Prize Scam, The Rental Car Damage Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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St Tropez
France
12 scams documented
Restaurant Racketeering & Minimum Spend, Luxury Watch Theft, Villa Rental Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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St. Louis
United States
4 scams documented
St. Louis 'Purple Shirt' Intersection Window-Approach Scam, STL Airport Fake Uber & Rideshare Impersonation, Forest Park 'Stranded Stranger' & Intersection Panhandling, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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St. Petersburg
Russia
6 scams documented
The Tinder Bar Hustle, The Nevsky Prospekt Squeeze, The Palace Square Costume Shakedown, 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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Stone Town
Tanzania
2 scams documented
The Zanzibar North Coast Beach-Boy Commission Hustle, The Stone Town Port Unofficial Ferry-Ticket Office.
Updated Apr 2026
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Stonehenge
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
London Coach-Tour 'Stonehenge + Bath + Windsor' Combo Package Fraud, Stone Circle Inner Access Third-Party Reseller Markup, Stonehenge Tour Bus From Salisbury — Third-Party Ticket Reseller, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Strasbourg
France
12 scams documented
Petition/Deaf Charity Clipboard Scam, Friendship Bracelet/String Scam, Gold Ring Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Stratford-upon-Avon
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust 'Shakespeare's Story' Combo Ticket Reseller Markup, Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RSC) Third-Party Ticket Reseller Markup, London-Stratford-Cotswolds-Warwick Coach-Tour Day-Trip Time-Value Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Stuttgart
Germany
5 scams documented
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof & Königstraße Approach Scams, Cannstatter Volksfest (Stuttgart's Oktoberfest) Ticket & Accommodation Fraud, STR Airport Taxi Overcharge & Bolt/Uber Confusion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Suva
Fiji
6 scams documented
The Suva Sword-Carver Name-Hustle, The Suva Taxi-Driver Family-Dinner Bill Trap, The Suva Market Fake-Pearl Vendor, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Suzhou
China
5 scams documented
Silk Factory 'Tour' Hard-Sell Scam, Classical Gardens Fake-Ticket & Skip-the-Line Overcharge, Suzhou Pingjiang Road Tea House Scam (Regional Variant), and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Sydney
Australia
6 scams documented
Sydney Airport Taxi 'Top-Up' Overcharge Scam, Sydney Airport Uber 'Fake Surge' Pricing, The Surry Hills Bank-Transfer Airbnb Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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São Paulo
Brazil
6 scams documented
The GRU Special Taxi Kiosk, The Paulista Clown Distraction, The Dizzy Lady Wallet Lift, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Taichung
Taiwan
3 scams documented
Taichung AI Video-Impersonation Fake-Police Fraud Ring, Taichung Airport & RMQ Illegal Taxi Solicitation, Fengjia & Yizhong Night Market Receipt-Padding Overcharge.
Updated Apr 2026
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Tainan
Taiwan
3 scams documented
Tainan Airbnb & Minsu Off-Platform Deposit Fraud, Anping Old Street & Tainan Market Souvenir Receipt Padding, Tainan AI Fake-Police & Spoofed-Number Phone Scam.
Updated Apr 2026
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Taipei
Taiwan
4 scams documented
Taoyuan Airport & Jiufen Day-Trip Illegal Taxi Scam, Ximending & Zhongxiao Dead Sea Skincare Kiosk Sales, Ximending Souvenir Shop Receipt-Padding Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Takayama
Japan
4 scams documented
Klook Phantom Takayama Day-Tour Reseller, Booking.com Hida Ryokan Deposit Forfeit Trap, Hida-Beef Premium Cut Tourist 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
7 scams documented
'Guachimán' Yellow-Vest Parking Extortion, Beach 'Surf Instructor' $200 Board-Damage Ambush, Los Jobos Airbnb Home-Invasion Pattern, 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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Taormina
Italy
7 scams documented
The Catania Fontanarossa Airport Taxi Overcharge to Taormina, The Teatro Antico "Skip-the-Line" Ticket Markup, The Isola Bella Fake-Ticket & "Beach Massage" Hustle, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tashkent
Uzbekistan
6 scams documented
The Tashkent Airport Taxi-Tout Mob, The Amir Timur Square Per-100g Menu Trick, The Khast Imam 'Take My Photo' Camera Drop, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tayrona
Colombia
5 scams documented
El Zaino "Park Closed Today" Redirect Scam, Cabo San Juan Boat Ferry Return Overcharge, In-Park Vendor Captive-Market Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tbilisi
Georgia
6 scams documented
The TBS White-Toyota Meter-Tariff Switch, The Ioane Shavteli Champagne Trap, The Kakheti '5-Winery Tour' Bait-and-Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tel Aviv
Israel
6 scams documented
The Ben Gurion Rate-2 Meter Run, The Dizengoff Dead Sea Hand-Demo, The Gordon Beach Towel Lift, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tenerife
Spain
6 scams documented
Tenerife South (TFS) / Tenerife North (TFN) Airport Taxi Overcharge, Playa de las Américas Pickpockets & Robberies, Tenerife Rental Car Scams — Europcar Tenerife Sur Flagged, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Thessaloniki
Greece
6 scams documented
Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) Taxi & Uber Overcharge, Ladadika & White Tower Waterfront Restaurant Overcharge, Aristotelous & Waterfront Bracelet & Distraction Pickpocket, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tianjin
China
4 scams documented
Tianjin Binhai (TSN) Black-Taxi Overcharge and Rail-Diversion Tout, Wudadao Five Avenues and Italian Quarter Tea-House and Bar Bill Inflation, Ancient Culture Street and Drum Tower Antique-Jade Authenticity Fraud, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tigre
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Estación Fluvial Boat Tout, The Host-Arranged Day-Trip Markup, The Puerto de Frutos Markup, 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
7 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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Toledo
Spain
6 scams documented
Fake Toledo Cathedral, Alcázar & Synagogue Combo-Ticket Websites, 'Authentic Damascene' Knife & Sword Counterfeit Shops, Toledo Old Town Distraction Pickpockets, 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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Tortuguero
Costa Rica
5 scams documented
La Pavona Pirate Boat Fare Inflation, Shadow Turtle Nesting Walk, Canal Tour Cash Markup at the Dock, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Toulouse
France
12 scams documented
String/Bracelet Friendship Scam, Gold Ring Scam, Fake Petition/Deaf-Mute Charity Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tromsø
Norway
4 scams documented
Aurora Tour Camera-Only Guarantee Loophole, Marianne Aurora Chaser Bait-and-Switch, SixT Rental Car Phantom Damage Charges, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Tulum
Mexico
6 scams documented
Ruins 'Conservation Fee' Gate Trap, Beach Road Restaurant Bill-Padding, Gran Cenote 'Private Access' Trap, 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
7 scams documented
The PLS Airport Per-Person Taxi Overcharge, The Grace Bay Fake Vacation-Rental Listing, The TCI Unlicensed Water-Sports Operator, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Ubud
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Theft & Aggressive Monkeys, Kopi Luwak 'Coffee Plantation' Animal-Cruelty Tour & Fake Product, Fake-Guru Yoga Retreat & 'Spiritual Healing' Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Udaipur
India
2 scams documented
The Lake Palace Boat Photography Scam, The City Palace Miniature Painting Pitch.
Updated Apr 2026
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Ushuaia
Argentina
6 scams documented
The Last-Minute Antarctica Cabin, The USH Airport Dual-Price, The Piratour Penguin Walk Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Valencia
Spain
6 scams documented
Paella Tourist-Trap Restaurant Overcharge, Malvarrosa Beach Theft & 'Helpful Scarf-Seller' Con, Fake Parking Attendants at Malvarrosa Beach & Free Zones, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Valparaíso
Chile
2 scams documented
The Valparaíso Cruise-Day Ascensor Surcharge, The Cerros Mural Photo-Fee Shakedown.
Updated Apr 2026
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Vancouver
Canada
7 scams documented
Fake Monks Donation Scam, Gold/Jewelry Blessing Scam, Fake Uber/Rideshare at YVR, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Varanasi
India
3 scams documented
The Ganga Offering Shake-Down, The Ganges Sunrise Boat Ride Price Inflation, The Vishwanath Lanes Silk Shop Detour.
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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Verona
Italy
7 scams documented
Porta Nuova Station & Freccia-Train Pickpockets, Casa di Giulietta Courtyard Shakedowns (Bracelet + Fake Balcony Fee), Arena Opera Festival Fake-Ticket Resellers, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Victoria
Canada
6 scams documented
BC Ferries 'Experience Card' & Prepaid Resale Fraud, Inner Harbour Whale-Watching Operator Variance & Safety Concerns, Butchart Gardens Tour Bundle Markups & Cruise-Day Shortages, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Vienna
Austria
8 scams documented
Fake Mozart Ticket Sellers, Pickpockets on the U1 & Stephansplatz Escalators, Vienna Airport Taxi Fixed-Price Shakedown, 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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Villa de Leyva
Colombia
5 scams documented
Bogotá–Villa de Leyva Hostel Private-Driver Markup, Festival de Luces & Cometas Lodging Markup, Plaza Mayor Restaurant Tourist-Menu Switch, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Vilnius
Lithuania
6 scams documented
The Vilnius Old Town Honey-Trap Bar Bill, The Vilnius Airport Unmetered Taxi Quote, The Cathedral Square Distraction Pickpocket Ring, 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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Whistler
Canada
6 scams documented
Fraudulent Parking QR Code Stickers (CBC-Documented 2024-2025), Whistler Vacation Rental Fraud — Craigslist & Mountaincountry Scams, Whistler Restaurant 'Subtle' Bill-Padding Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Whitsundays
Australia
6 scams documented
Overcrowded Day Cruise 'Whitehaven Xpress' & Cruise Whitsundays Bait, Whitsundays Sailing Charter Damage-Deposit Scam, Daydream Island / Hamilton Island Resort Quality Disputes, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Windhoek
Namibia
6 scams documented
The Independence Avenue Palm-Nut Name Carving, The Windhoek CBD ATM 'Helper' Card Swap, The Windhoek Unmarked-Taxi Katutura Diversion, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Windsor
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
Windsor Castle Admission Third-Party Reseller Inflation, Windsor Changing of the Guard 'Premium View' Tour Upsell, Windsor Train-Station Confusion & Wrong-Station Upsell, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Xi'an
China
7 scams documented
Fake Terracotta Army Site & 'Shortcut' Tour, Muslim Quarter Tourist-Menu & 'Famous' Food Stall Overcharge, Xi'an Airport (XIY) Taxi Overcharge & Station Touts, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Yangon
Myanmar
5 scams documented
The Bogyoke Market Money-Changer Team Switch, The Dala Ferry Guide-Trishaw-Rice Trap, The Yangon Taxi 'Broken Meter' Manipulation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Yangshuo
China
5 scams documented
West Street Tout & Fake 'Free' Bar Entry Scams, Yulong River Bamboo Raft Scams & 'Cormorant Photo' Tout, Impression Liu Sanjie Show Ticket Overcharge, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Yerevan
Armenia
5 scams documented
The Zvartnots Airport Unlicensed-Taxi Shakedown, The Republic Square Taxi Meter-Dodge, The Vernissage 'Handmade' Import Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Yogyakarta
Indonesia
6 scams documented
Yogyakarta Malioboro Batik Gallery Commission Scam, Yogyakarta Airport (YIA/JOG) Taxi & Kulon Progo Transfer Overcharge, Yogyakarta Becak & Andong Pedicab 'Free Tour' Commission Scam, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Yokohama
Japan
6 scams documented
The Fukutomicho Drug-and-Charge Blackout Scam, The Chinatown All-You-Can-Eat 6-Order Limit & Leftover Surcharge, The Yokohama Station West Exit Tout-Izakaya Trap, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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York
United Kingdom
6 scams documented
York Minster Admission Pricing & Third-Party Reseller Inflation, The Shambles Harry Potter Tat Shops — Yorkshire's #1 Tourist Trap, York Ghost Walk Operators — Unlicensed & Low-Quality Tour Fragmentation, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Zagreb
Croatia
4 scams documented
Zagreb Bus Station Unbranded Taxi Overcharge, Tourist-Zone Private ATM Currency-Conversion Trap, Green Motion Pre-Existing Damage Charge Pressure, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Zakynthos
Greece
6 scams documented
Zakynthos Airport ZTH Flat-Rate Taxi Inflation, Marathonisi Turtle Island Boat-Tour Overcrowding, Laganas Strip Spiked Cocktails and Bootleg Vodka, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Zanzibar
Tanzania
6 scams documented
The Stone Town Ferry-Porter Bag Walk-Off, The Nungwi Papasi Hustle, The Forodhani 'Friendship' Spice-Tour Walk, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Zermatt
Switzerland
4 scams documented
Premium Ski Chalets Wire-Transfer Booking Scam, Visp-Zermatt Train Ticket Repurchase Forced, Hotel Half-Pension Captive Restaurant Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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Zhangjiajie
China
6 scams documented
Zhangjiajie National Park Ticket Overcharge & Fake Skip-the-Line, Zhangjiajie Hotel-Concierge Multi-Day Tour Overcharge & Shopping Stops, Zhangjiajie Airport (DYG) & Long-Distance Bus Taxi Scams, 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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Český Krumlov
Czech Republic
4 scams documented
Castle Two-Ticket-Office Splitting Trap, Fake-Police Passport Inspection Shakedown, Restaurant Per-Side-Dish Bread-Dumpling Markup, and more
Updated Apr 2026
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