BIGGEST TOURIST SCAMS IN PARIS (and how to avoid them)
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2024
- If you're coming to Paris, then you probably want to avoid being scammed or pickpocketed! In this video, I detail all of the top tourist scams in Paris, as well as how to avoid them.
Here are some of the scams we cover in the video:
- how to avoid being pickpocketed (and what to buy to avoid having your phone stolen)
- scams in the métro
- fake petition
- fake taxis
- gold ring scam
- friendship bracelet scam
- 'free portrait'
- cup and ball scam
- rose scam
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Warning! If you are renting an apartment with street views, chances are you are renting a known apartment that just might be under watch by the bad guys, waiting for you to leave for the day! Fully secure the door and be creative where you put your valuables!
Ugh, I was wondering about apartments and airbnb's....
Thanks for the tips. I'm pretty street smart but a refresher was welcome as I'll be in Paris soon. Had the pick pocket attempt in the Rome subway, got pinned in the corner at the doors by a gang then felt someone trying to unzip my pocket. I just called out "PICKPOCKET"! then charged out off there bumping them and pushing then out off my way. They swore at me in Italian then they all got off at three next stop. They had my pocket zip half opened before I caught them.
I tell everyone get the f away from me😂
Thanks! These are great tips -
Surely all of those apply to pretty much every major city throughout Europe ? Wherever there are tourists there are scams, and most of them are just variations on each other.
They nearly got me with the ticket scam. He was dressed very well and appeared very friendly. Just like a typical commuter. When he tried to hand me a ticket my gut told me this was strange and I just quickly walked away and went into the nearest shop.
It was quite scary as I wasn’t sure if he was in a gang.
My biggest tip in this situation is to not saying anything and quickly walk away and walk into the nearest store or cafe.
I must give off "don't bother with this guy" vibes as none of these have ever happened to me in Paris or any other European city despite having visited many times. Maybe it's because I grew up and have lived and worked in NYC and project that "don't mess with me" attitude since it's never happened to me here either. And I'm not a rude person as all, just vigilant and observant. Or perhaps just lucky. 😉
Excellent. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
the string wrist scam thing at the base of the sacre couer is a very dark and unwelcome thing
Many of these scams also exist in the Hollywood streets where large groups of tourists visit. The city where I encountered the most scammers was the French Quarter of New Orleans. I had scammers targeting me every few minutes. It was exhausting and I avoid going there now, even if it’s for business.
Paris, beautiful neighborhoods like ours here in Greece, i noticed a logo of amstel beer(greek) on a building
Love to all French people from a Greek one, always welcome to our country!
good video!
Thanks!
How do you stop little kids pick pocketing you especially on the subway?
Take the ring, throw it into the Seine river and ask: "What ring?"
nice
I (a woman) found my jean's zipper unzipped when I got off the metro. It was very crowded and people close by were looking on in horror but I didn't know why until I got out of the car.
So, long story short, just ignore and avoid people you don't know there.
In general...
By essence , you know nobody in a foreign contry.. So, no interaction with us, french locals?
@@MrSebfrench76 Nope, begone scammer!
🤣😂
Clear : dont go in shops or restaurants, dont visit anything, dont talk to people…. Actually the best way to do it is not to come to France…
where is your phonecase shoulder strap from?
Curious too, around wrist or neck?
I had a guy hand me something and then demand money for it, so I said "Sorry, it's mine now." He followed me for a couple of blocks, and I kept turning and smiling at him.
String around arm, Cup & Ball, zzZzZz, same tricks in big European cities made by same type of people, surprisingly often from Romania...
Don't talk to anybody you don't know.
You don't know me ,but as a french , i may be very helpful if you're lost or in trouble.So, you're not asking anything from me?
Then, stay at home, more secure.
That's ridiculous. Rather, don't talk to anyone who seems either shady or suspiciously friendly. I.e. just use common sense and good caution. No need to be paranoid.
Wow, I don’t think I want to go to Paris….
The whole town is a total tourist trap, the city should be called ripoff. Get ripped off in the taxi from the airport, go have a meal and get ripped off, why bother going at all...
I used to live in Paris and I never had any problem with pickpockets. So what happened to the city?
As a tourist in Paris, some of these scams happened to me, but when I started living there, I never had any problems at all. It’s like these criminals can smell whether you are a resident or not. But according to this video, I can imagine that things have actually gotten worse since I used to live in Paris twenty years ago… (I moved to the south of France and never returned to the capital ever after…)
Used to cross Paris on the way from Scotland to the South of France and my French dad couldn't get out quickly enough as he hated it.
Nice, Cannes, Antibes..... yes, beautiful.
When there were cash parking meters, many thieves emptied those; since they're now card only meters they've had to find other ways...
I am sure a lot of these hustlers will approach a young and attractive girl because they assume you are on your bucket list, don't speak the language, often on your mobile and therefore an easy target....be safe and alert. We avoid tourist locations in high season... not so crowded.
You say just as safe as my home town, your joking, I live in Central london!
Cup and Ball can be dangerous. If you are quick enough to pick the right cup and keep a hand on it so that the man cannot remove the ball or swap the cups, he will pay, but ten meters away a gang of three-four people will ask the money back and they are no joke.
Another scam is the taxi-bike. Some show a fix price, not mentioning that it is per person. Although most drivers are fair, only the French ones can possibly comment the places you go through.
Big scam construction works everywhere
Biggest scam in Paris is the expensive prices in the shops and the low quality they offer
If you find only low quality you did not go to the right place. She has other videos on where to go, close but outside tourist traps.
You're very beautiful😊...I know, off topic. Well presented.
No visible tattoos, which is a welcome relief nowadays.
You speak to fast , not very clear .
Stealing your phone from your hand at the train just as the door close is clever. What if the phone is fake and it explodes as the run away to get revenge.
That’s called a bait phone. You can Google it
What language speakest thou?
All common sense this. I've been to Paris and had no issues at all
no women should walk around Paris by herself
N'importe quoi !!!
Disagree. It's very safe.
Go somewhere else and reduce your risk. There are honest countries in Europe. Austria and Germany are better.
Maybe, but by far not as interesting!
For most , ain't no problem as TRAVEL ain't VITAL / Essential Necessity in Life !
What language does this girl speak?
To show your legs some people might think you are easy.
Misogynist & Predatory
I’m sorry but 1. That is ridiculous. It is ok for a woman to show her legs, and 2- who cares if some weirdo thinks a woman is “easy” because she wears normal. Clothing, which is weather appropriately , people that make those judgements need help.
@@turenam2772 You need help. I live in a free country and can say what I like.
Please dear keep your hands quiet while you are talking…
It’s MonmarTRE, not ‘Monmar’. With your name I would have thought your pronunciation would be better!