THE WORST EUROPE TRAVEL SCAMS | 18 Tourist Scams in Europe to Beware of (for First Timers)!

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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:33 FAKE APARTMENT SCAM
1:31 PRICELESS MENU SCAM
2:40 OVERCHARGING RESTAURANT SCAM
3:44 ‘FREE FOR YOU’ SCAM
4:34 BRACELET SCAM
5:09 PHOTO OPP SCAM
5:54 TAXI SCAMS
8:55 PRICEY PEDICAB SCAM
9:59 EURONET ATM SCAM
10:43 CHANGE SWITCHEROO SCAM
11:45 PETITION SCAM
12:38 STREET GAME SCAM
13:18 FAKE DAMAGE SCAM
13:59 FAKE GOODS SCAM
14:33 HOT STRANGER SCAM
15:23 FAKE POLICE SCAM
15:55 PHONE SNATCHING
16:32 DISTRACTION SCAM

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Curious about common scams in Europe and how to avoid them? This video goes through the most common tourist scams you’ll find in touristy areas around Europe, along with what to do to avoid these European tourist scams/traps. Includes well-known scams like the petition scam and friendship bracelet scam commonly seen in big cities like Rome and Paris, as well as lesser-known but important scams like fake apartments, scam menus/restaurants and more!