sounds like a poorly made commercial law that doesn't void contracts in case of crime... or actually it sounds like a poor excuse not to enforce law against a lucrative contractor.
@@AruanDrako Criminal law is above any contract. Civil law overrules it only when the law directly prohibits a certain thing, otherwise it's up to the contract. For example, you can't force a tenant from making your flat a permanent residence, even if you put in a contract. So it's not a law problem, it's a prosecution problem.
@@SpaceRanger187 welcome to the ex-eastern block and balkan. we've so much corruption it's coming out the woodwork, which is the only time they do something about it.
@@ohyeahbonsai I agree that he should've phrased it with a better word like exposing, the term "rat" is used when someone snitches, it's quite derogatory in this context because he is helping people.
They aren’t likely carrying guns or anything very dangerous because then I’m pretty sure they would just mug 😂 also our fellas seem pretty tall too and straightforward so it’s rare for someone to get aggressive. It’s hard to get mad when you are blushing because someone caught your ass
Benefits the community around him by: -Creating positive change everywhere in Prague -Inspiring other individuals to join the effort against scammers, sketchy stuff -Teaching everyone how to speak Czech! Seriously a class-act. Thanks for everything you do, all the way from Colorado, USA!
@@mezmerizer0266 lmao no you wouldn’t. We’ve had many RUclipsrs and respected journalists in America point out our tourism flaws, and overall scams. Please stop lying. Of course if you’re EDWARD SNOWDEN you would get in trouble in ANY COUNTRY. So please just relax
First time I went to Prague in about 2009 I was ripped off by unscrupulous exchange rates. when i went back i was armed with the knowledge your videos gave me and i had a much more pleasant and less expensive time! so well done guys!
Prague needs to pay you as a city employee with benefits! You’ve done a lot to help make things better for the city and those of us who have and will visit. Thank you!
@@gtablurt5791 They gave her the incorrect amount so she got significantly less than she should have. The Honest guide crew let her know what had happened and she went back to ask for the correct amount, the lady refused and hid her face so they couldn’t film her.
I used to live on a pretty touristy spot in the US. I would catch tourists before they fell for any of the local scammers. I am glad for youtubers like you. Scams give our favorite places a bad rep.
Idk if I'm boasting or what, but I live in the most touristy part of Australia and I'm so glad there's nobody scamming anyone on the streets or even that tourist trap business can't even really survive here. We are obviously doing something right. I think it comes down to the police tbh anyone who tries is harassed for weeks until they just disappear
I recently visited Prague and exchanged my money in my home country and avoided going to small supermarkets or using ATMs so I don't get ripped off, thankfully my trip was great because of this channel , this really helps tourists so much.
If you report some crap in Germany or someone breaking the law and take photos etc. YOU are the person being in trouble. People actually want to help but cant. If you want to restore a chruch they look at you and wonder why you prevent the church from rotting so it can be transformed into mosque etc. Shitland.
or they get killed by militias that run scams/drugs/pimping schemes, like in latin america the thing i find the most astonishing is that this guy hasnt been shot yet
If you want to avoid scammers more and avoid lot of people , you can always visit many beatifull cities or national parks in CZ to me as a Czech i think Prague is overated compared to other beauties in our country
My girlfriend and I live in London and she is Czech. She's lived here for over 20 years. Even she got ripped off by the exchange shops and only realised it when it was too late. Thanks for all your hard work and to bring change and light to the Czech Republic.
I spent over a month in Prague and your book and videos were such a help . Thanks for all you do for your city, which imo is the most beautiful city on earth
Pretty wild that you’ve done so much for this city. I hope the people know what you’ve done. I’ve never been to Prague and tbh it’s not on my list but I’m still proud of you in a weird way. You’re a real good human. Living the right way. Good for you guys.
Thanks for doing what you're going. I went to Prague 3 years ago and was really shocked by how tourists were scammed at every street corner, it was so obvious I really felt unwelcomed and cheated. That was my worst European experience as a tourist. I hope local business and authorities understand that on the long run this will be a losing strategy for the city. ATM were the most wide-spread scam around the city - only use international bank branches to withdraw local currencies!
I don't really understand this. Is it an american thing? I don't trust anyone I don't know, doesn't matter if Im on vacation or not. Google is at your fingertips these days, no need to ask strangers.
I'm not a nationalist (far from it), but after being in lockdown for a few years, I feel like many people are starting to realize how important it is to take care of the place you live, and protect it from thieves, criminals, and scammers.
nationalism is bullshit because it centers an imagined, constructed in-group. But taking care if ones community and cultivating it is a beautiful thing! It dkes not have to be exclusive at all
I had a czech exchange student in my family in like 2005. In 2007 we visited his family and he showed us around literally everywhere. Something about not wanting us to get scammed or lost. Ever since I came upon this channel, it has made so much sense
This makes me want to visit Prague more knowing that steps have been taking to address corruption and abuse of tourists. You are doing a great work for your city. The local government ought to honor you or get you on payroll ;)
That is the positive power of Media we need from all Media Channels/Outlets: Promote positive changes in society. Thanks. Keep it up and hopefully expand overtime.
He says 'partial wins' but his videos made a huge impact on the issues around tourism. And it's not easy to call out these scammers especially that they may have some huge backers which is kind of dangerous. So thank you and kudos!
*This is so wholesome, So happy for all the positive impact you have made in lives of tourists and people in general, and the request for people to submit videos in the end was cherry on the cake, it is like starting a global revolution!* 👍
My first visit in 2019 we didn't know about your videos and I am sure we got ripped off at an ATM, but in 2021 we knew better! We were approached by scammers outside one of the good exchange offices that you recommended to use (Kaprova 14/13, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia). They tried to tell us the office was for locals only but HAH! We knew better and told them to get lost. The employee of the office also came out and yelled at them to leave. You have helped so many people avoid scammers, thank you!
Yesterday we were in Prague visiting from Germany, what a lovely place! We even saw you, but I decided not to approach you as you were with friends. :) Thanks for having us!
It's great to show that people really can make a change for the good if they have the moral strength to do so. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
As someone who has run into fair share of scams in Istanbul, I really appreciate your work. Just be careful and safe because some people might try to hurt you for this.
Have you ever considered setting up a place for tourists to go for information as soon as they arrive so you can inform them of all the scams there?...Love your channel.
I almost naively exchanged a small amount of money at one of these kiosks when I visited Praha in 2011. Fortunately, I was able to figure out with my phone that the rates they offered were a complete scam and found more fair service at one of the exchange offices in the city.
They don't pay him because Prague city council are most likely on the take. You don't think they couldn't stop half of what He's stopped ? They have the power to do that but honesty isn't profitable.
I think most of the time they want to do something about it but the laws are complicated, and everything takes a long time on that level. The rules need to be followed, and the bad people unfortunately use it to their advantage because they know how to find the tiny holes in the law to make what they're doing legal.
Even as an IT technician I wonder as to the purpose of the Internet and technology and I grow sad. But then I see your channel and I remember that the point of the Internet is make life better. Obviously the help you provide goes far beyond the limits of Prague. Thank you so much. The world is better because of you. You are vital and precious to our lives.
it is nice to witness the fruits of undeterred labour. the sentiment of "oh it's the capital shady business is unavoidable" is universal but not infallible. people like you and videos like this stave off bad money and hard times.
I will have to put Prague on my tourist list . Love how you have kept your heritage buildings. Well done on shifting the grime out of the crevices of the city
It's kind of normal all throughout Europe not to tear buildings down needlessly, actually. Prague is also lucky that it didn't get bombed too heavily during WW2; many other historical cities in Europe, (typically, London and Berlin) were not that lucky. You can still see Prague was also affected - the Old Town Hall (yes, the one with the famous astronomical clock) is truncated on one side because it got hit during the war, and there's one 15th century church with a 20th century section, for the same reason.
I really think that these scams are something government should look after on a daily basis but no, government wouldn't ever do anything unless it's outrageously obvious.
Well done guys, making a real difference instead of just writing rubbish on social media. I have been watching you since the taxi scam videos, you guys should be proud as you are having a positive impact on your city. Congratulations.
These guys are cool exposing scams in their city and working to improve the infrastructure and environment for tourists and natives alike of the city. I wish I could do something like this in my city but in America confrontations with people in public are a little more fraught with danger just because the scams are often run by larger more violent gangs.
I still remember when that guy at the scam exchange office tried to spray you with Mace despite the plexiglass barrier between you two. There are few things more satisfying than watching an idiot Mace himself. 😂
@@tylerm.9408 It was one of the very early videos when Janek put signs outside of the scam exchange offices. I forgot the title and unfortunately I think the video has been taken down.
Thanks Janek and Honza. I was an exchange student in Prague in 2016. At the time, Prague was still infested of scams. But due to your team’s perseverance. It seems that the city has really changed a lot for the better. Your videos have really saved me at the time and 10000s of others. You guys definitely deserve to become honorary citizens of Prague.
After visiting Cz in 2012, I want to thank you for all the effort you put in to improving Cz. Its the most beautiful and enchanting place I've ever visited. The buildings are just world class gorgeous, and the architecture is unparalleled. You're doing Gods work if you ask me. Love Cz and cant wait to return again in the future.
04:05 - I've often been tempted to buy a pressure washer so I could take care of problematic filth in my neighborhood. It's one way that civilians can handle problems that the city takes too long to perform. Love your work, and you're doing great things to improve your gorgeous city!
In my city you'd probably get a fine, in a lot of cities they are very anal about residents bypassing the red tape and doing things themselves. Although sometimes if someone takes action it can shame them into fixing the problem faster.
@@stephhhie17 there's a time honoured tradition in the UK of drawing dicks in pot holes in the road, so local government is compelled to fix the "graffiti" which is a higher priority than repairing the roads
@@EmperorSigismund I don't live in Prague, but if I were pressure washing the streets of L.A. on a volunteer basis, I'd be more than happy to hose down the scammers. "Yeah, you got a problem with this? Take it up with my boss. I don't work for the city."
Guys, you're doing a GREAT JOB! Thank you! I'm watching your videos for years and it's really impressing. I wish there were such people in other big touristic cities in Europe.
I LOVE Prague - been there as a young kid and never got scammed any of the times BUT I love that Honest Guide helps tourists to avoid em - the city of Prague is beautiful and amazing and they have great food and beer and lovely people
I only ever knew Prague because of some other kind of videos but man, its a very beautiful city and you guys actuallu helping the city become better for tourists makes me want to take a visit in the future.
Can't THANK YOU enough for such amazing service. We watch every single video with a great expectation and you never disappoint. Seriously, you are providing not only entertainment, you are providing a service and the municipality should support you with the tourism funds. You make the tourists to feel safe and be able to enjoy their trip, if this is not the goal of the touristic funds, tell me what it is. Thank you once again, and know that you always get my LIKE even before the video start :)
Hats down to your labor of love, I can read the appreciation you have for your beautiful city. I loved Prague the first time and I'll surely be back! This kind of work it's so important for the improvement for all, real inspiration!
I visited Prague a while ago, it was the first time for me having an extended visit outside my home country. I loved it there and was lucky enough to avoid getting scammed. I love the metro. I was very lucky because my ATM card from my home bank in the US worked at local ATMs so I never had to exchange cash.
Hi, thanks for your efforts! Just a question: Do you ever feel threatened by them? Have they ever tried to adversely affect you after you published the videos?
I Wonder what a tourist from a violent country like Mexico or Brazil would do in this situations, as a Brazilian i think that i would try to harm them as much i could If they try to scam me
@@ushirokemi south America has especial place in my heart ❤ (because south America has that special niche of solving any confrontation) 😎 anything goes 😊
Thanks for speaking such wonderful English! I’m a monolingual Californian, but I can understand any honest attempt a person makes speaking it, from anywhere in the world. Yours is impeccable. Glad to hear that your videos have improved some situations in your home city of Prague, and I hope to see it in person someday!
ive been to Prague 4 times now and every time i get scammed by these exchange places it what made me stop going to Prague. even though I'm fortunate enough to not care about a little sum that goes away, it makes me think about the ones who are less fortunate though especially that woman whos crying , these people who work there have no remorse at all . BUT seeing these changes makes me wanna go back to Prague because i really miss it deeply, its so beautiful.
These changes benefit tourist and even more so those living there. It encourages people to visit and spend money with honest hard working people who deserve to be rewarded and paid. Great job and I hope the people there that live and thrive with confidence and great reputation for all
Great work - the world needs way more people like you, helping shine a light on unscrupulous scamming and criminal cockroaches. Make the scumbags scurry.
Great video.. One SUGGESTION PLEASE!!!! I would highly recommend you do something about all the drunks hanging out outside the main train station Praha hlavní nádraží drinking alochol and harrassing pedestrians.. I spent 2 weeks in Prague last month and witnessed a fight inbetween these drunks along with them sitting on benches right when you get out and nearby bothering people... Granted there is a police officer with a dog at night by the door, during the days it is still pretty dangerous. I would love to see them cleaned up next time I visit the beautiful city. Cheers!!!
Good going, Janek and Honza! Thanks from all the visitors to your wonderful city! But be careful. You're pissing off some very bad characters who could be dangerous.
It's nice to see these changes, been a good few years since we've been in Prague.. thank you for making it possible! We might visit the city again this summer or sometime after
I've just visited Prague recently and I had no bad experiences. I am pretty sure a very big thanks goes to this channel as well. Keep up the good work!
I always got the feeling went I went to places like prauge that they were just avenues for the corporations and government to leverage historical landmarks, and the city's historical significance for profit, and that the locals didnt actually have much pride in them. You've really changed my mind on that, and I hope to revisit it some day ^^
1:36 It is not true. Business contracts typically include a clause that the agreement is void if one of the parties violates the law and is prosecuted. There are reparations involved as well for the ending of the contract due to criminal prosecution by anyone against one of the signatories of the contract. Keep up the good work! I am glad to see someone fighting these problems in Prague.
As you say though, the contract likely requires them to be prosecuted and quite possibly also found guilty. They have not been prosecuted so that clause if it indeed exists in that particular contract can't be invoked merely because a concerned citizen claims that a law is being broken, even if he can prove it. You'd have to get that prosecution process started.
@@Frag-ile Actually he said the city claimed it couldn't do anything, but it could stop the illegal activities and if there were a conviction then the contract. So for the city to say it couldn't do anything sounded like corruption.
@@TheRootedWord not really surprising. The most corrupt places in Europe are in the former East Bloc countries, which is a real shame because they are the most interesting countries to visit.
@@johnlastname8752 Really? Our politicians in America are constantly legalizing corruption. They are professionals at corruption. You are just parroting propaganda. There is corruption everywhere because human beings are everywhere.
@@TheRootedWord I did say "in Europe", but even then it would be ridiculous to claim that the US is more corrupt than Hungary or Russia. I live in Europe and have have visited these countries and have a lot of friends there, so I think I have a pretty good idea of how much corruption they have. Also, I do know that not all of the former East Bloc countries are like that, especially the Baltic States.
I hope the love lock issue is eventually solved , I don't know why it annoys me so much , probably because I'm a historian and love ancient gothic architecture. Plus there's something just so ignorant of destroying historical artifacts with a stupid padlock.
One of the most satisfactory videos and stories I have ever seen. To see all you guys do for Prague and to know that actually the "city" listens and do something about it is great and big! Would love to see official restrictions or laws against hanging "love locks" all over the city and also have the authorities take care and put a fence all around that small garden in front of that funny crooked building and officially ban tourists from stepping on the statue to take pictures because all they do is destroy the monument and the garden. Kudos to you and keep up the good work.
what happened to the devastated plain dirt plaza you ploughed, watered and sew grass in? As a communal gardener I have a feeling of it not turning out well but even if so that is no shame at all. I can admire anyone trying to improve their home no matter the outcome as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
I was in your beautiful city 2 months ago. I don't know why I got this video in my feed now, but thank you for making your city better. Out of all the cities I went to, Prague was my favorite!
It’s amazing how that glass tower stair caee would be allowed to get filthy and covered up. That what we call in the states “chamber of commerce” design. Something that city planners can use to market.
I'm not entirely sure because he mentions the city in the video, but railway stations and attached buildings are normally under the purview of a railway-adjacent company which rather obviously functions differently from a city planning council. The main train station in Prague was an absolute disgrace for years.
Do you ever see the RUclipsr ‘bald and bankrupt’? I believe he lives there too. I bet he would find what you’re doing interesting. Thanks for the videos! Keep it up.
This man is a literal hero for Prague. The local government really needs to give him an award.
the goverment should instead give him a job, authority and funds. Then you probably can watch him in realtime clean the streets of scammers
@@masterix4021 why not both
@@LPkletten true dat
The Prague Tourist Safety Watch.
the local government just needs to just higher him and put him in charge of city projects since he clearly cares about his city.
“The fact that they’re violating the law doesn’t affect the contract.”
…that sounds like a poorly written contract.
Sounds like a lucrative contract they didn't want to terminate.
sounds like a poorly made commercial law that doesn't void contracts in case of crime... or actually it sounds like a poor excuse not to enforce law against a lucrative contractor.
Every sports contract 😂
@@AruanDrako Criminal law is above any contract. Civil law overrules it only when the law directly prohibits a certain thing, otherwise it's up to the contract.
For example, you can't force a tenant from making your flat a permanent residence, even if you put in a contract.
So it's not a law problem, it's a prosecution problem.
Sounds like either kickbacks or laziness. Maybe both.
This guy is the living embodiment of
Be the Change you want to see in the world !!!
Imagine the city having a contract where breaking the law, doesnt void the contract,, Can buy some ice cream and a child all at the same place
@@SpaceRanger187 welcome to the ex-eastern block and balkan. we've so much corruption it's coming out the woodwork, which is the only time they do something about it.
As the creator of the quote, you're so right on this. He is a perfect example for my quote.
He would have been (atleast) badly beaten up if he did this in Latin America lol. Which makes me think Prage is pretty chill?
@@mattwhaley1865 Who the fuck are you?
"Hey, are you free?"
The steel balls on those guys to not only rat on those scammers but also approach them casually.
When you really hate a certain type of person, it becomes easy.
Rat makes it sound like they were doing some just but illegal thing. Expose would be a better word
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@@ohyeahbonsai I agree that he should've phrased it with a better word like exposing, the term "rat" is used when someone snitches, it's quite derogatory in this context because he is helping people.
They aren’t likely carrying guns or anything very dangerous because then I’m pretty sure they would just mug 😂 also our fellas seem pretty tall too and straightforward so it’s rare for someone to get aggressive. It’s hard to get mad when you are blushing because someone caught your ass
Benefits the community around him by:
-Creating positive change everywhere in Prague
-Inspiring other individuals to join the effort against scammers, sketchy stuff
-Teaching everyone how to speak Czech!
Seriously a class-act. Thanks for everything you do, all the way from Colorado, USA!
In America he'd be arrested for pointing out the corruption.
Ask him the amount of the fine?
Was the fine paid?
If not paid when will it be paid?
@@mezmerizer0266 lmao no you wouldn’t. We’ve had many RUclipsrs and respected journalists in America point out our tourism flaws, and overall scams. Please stop lying. Of course if you’re EDWARD SNOWDEN you would get in trouble in ANY COUNTRY. So please just relax
Needs to be careful people who are honest become victims
First time I went to Prague in about 2009 I was ripped off by unscrupulous exchange rates. when i went back i was armed with the knowledge your videos gave me and i had a much more pleasant and less expensive time! so well done guys!
good to hear you didnt turn back on us :)
Prague needs to pay you as a city employee with benefits! You’ve done a lot to help make things better for the city and those of us who have and will visit.
Thank you!
@@gia1827 he is already being paid by the city. He's a shill paid to promote tourism.
I got ripped off in 2016 :///
@@miroslav1845 Prosímtě učesej se
The lady crying in that exchange office just broke my heart 😓
Keep with this amazing job guys
Awful.
So she gave them money to exchange and they just took her money without anything back?
@@gtablurt5791 They gave her the incorrect amount so she got significantly less than she should have. The Honest guide crew let her know what had happened and she went back to ask for the correct amount, the lady refused and hid her face so they couldn’t film her.
she was crying OUTSIDe the exchange office. You just didn't see her. The woman inside was the scammer. It was really confusing.
Yeah that wasn't the crying lady, the one on film was the scammer hiding her face while sitting inside the exchange
I used to live on a pretty touristy spot in the US. I would catch tourists before they fell for any of the local scammers. I am glad for youtubers like you. Scams give our favorite places a bad rep.
Make a channel about it!
Idk if I'm boasting or what, but I live in the most touristy part of Australia and I'm so glad there's nobody scamming anyone on the streets or even that tourist trap business can't even really survive here. We are obviously doing something right. I think it comes down to the police tbh anyone who tries is harassed for weeks until they just disappear
@@fessy4 There are chinese people scamming everywhere in the touristy spots in australia lmao stop lying
@@ErdnußRiegel6969 Why
@Nabid isla. Maby he do3snt have the time to do that
I recently visited Prague and exchanged my money in my home country and avoided going to small supermarkets or using ATMs so I don't get ripped off, thankfully my trip was great because of this channel , this really helps tourists so much.
This guy fights crime and makes his community better by making entertaining videos. We need more people like him.
Like Batman without the punching.
Imagine if all the citizens in the world acted like this, the world would truly be a better place!
If you report some crap in Germany or someone breaking the law and take photos etc. YOU are the person being in trouble.
People actually want to help but cant.
If you want to restore a chruch they look at you and wonder why you prevent the church from rotting so it can be transformed into mosque etc.
Shitland.
Taking pride in one’s city benefits everyone.
or they get killed by militias that run scams/drugs/pimping schemes, like in latin america
the thing i find the most astonishing is that this guy hasnt been shot yet
Well, this scam only happens in Prague.
@mVP sounds like someone is trying to scam people out of their money instead of making an honest living
Going to Prague this summer and I really appreciate all the helpful info you've posted over the years. Makes me feel much more comfortable traveling!
I wont ever go to prague
Me too this summer. See you in Prague!
Iam going to the Imagine Dragons concert. For sure will visit those food places with good prices 😉
@@slyceth why not
If you want to avoid scammers more and avoid lot of people , you can always visit many beatifull cities or national parks in CZ to me as a Czech i think Prague is overated compared to other beauties in our country
My girlfriend and I live in London and she is Czech. She's lived here for over 20 years. Even she got ripped off by the exchange shops and only realised it when it was too late. Thanks for all your hard work and to bring change and light to the Czech Republic.
I spent over a month in Prague and your book and videos were such a help . Thanks for all you do for your city, which imo is the most beautiful city on earth
Pretty wild that you’ve done so much for this city. I hope the people know what you’ve done. I’ve never been to Prague and tbh it’s not on my list but I’m still proud of you in a weird way. You’re a real good human. Living the right way. Good for you guys.
Thanks for doing what you're going. I went to Prague 3 years ago and was really shocked by how tourists were scammed at every street corner, it was so obvious I really felt unwelcomed and cheated. That was my worst European experience as a tourist. I hope local business and authorities understand that on the long run this will be a losing strategy for the city. ATM were the most wide-spread scam around the city - only use international bank branches to withdraw local currencies!
I don't really understand this. Is it an american thing? I don't trust anyone I don't know, doesn't matter if Im on vacation or not. Google is at your fingertips these days, no need to ask strangers.
@@NoBuddy89 We like to talk to people! Sadly, many people don't like to talk to strangers :(
I love how they put their time and effort into making their city and, thanks to their subscribers, the world a better place. Great job, guys!
I'm not a nationalist (far from it), but after being in lockdown for a few years, I feel like many people are starting to realize how important it is to take care of the place you live, and protect it from thieves, criminals, and scammers.
You sound like a nationalist
There is nothing bad about caring for your city/nation if you don’t do it at the expense of others.
Yes and there is one pretty word for that. It's patriotism.
Patriotism and nationalism are different.
nationalism is bullshit because it centers an imagined, constructed in-group. But taking care if ones community and cultivating it is a beautiful thing! It dkes not have to be exclusive at all
I had a czech exchange student in my family in like 2005. In 2007 we visited his family and he showed us around literally everywhere. Something about not wanting us to get scammed or lost. Ever since I came upon this channel, it has made so much sense
This makes me want to visit Prague more knowing that steps have been taking to address corruption and abuse of tourists. You are doing a great work for your city. The local government ought to honor you or get you on payroll ;)
Scammers are unfortunately in every tourist-visited city or area. The world needs more guys like him in it.
If that stops you from visiting Prague you won’t be going anywhere… I mean it’s worst literally everywhere in the world
This channel is the sole reason i want to visit Prague. Aside from the scams, the city and people seem incredible.
It is
these scammers could make themselves into a tourist attraction
"visited scammers in prague and all I got was this overpriced t-shirt" I'd buy that
That is the positive power of Media we need from all Media Channels/Outlets: Promote positive changes in society. Thanks. Keep it up and hopefully expand overtime.
He says 'partial wins' but his videos made a huge impact on the issues around tourism. And it's not easy to call out these scammers especially that they may have some huge backers which is kind of dangerous. So thank you and kudos!
every city needs someone like you. you're something between a city representative and a non-corrupt politician.
*This is so wholesome, So happy for all the positive impact you have made in lives of tourists and people in general, and the request for people to submit videos in the end was cherry on the cake, it is like starting a global revolution!* 👍
Shut up fake verified
Thank you HG and to all the "honest viewers" who are contributing into making the Czech Republic safe for both tourists and citizens alike.
"honest viewers"?
My first visit in 2019 we didn't know about your videos and I am sure we got ripped off at an ATM, but in 2021 we knew better! We were approached by scammers outside one of the good exchange offices that you recommended to use (Kaprova 14/13, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia). They tried to tell us the office was for locals only but HAH! We knew better and told them to get lost. The employee of the office also came out and yelled at them to leave. You have helped so many people avoid scammers, thank you!
Yesterday we were in Prague visiting from Germany, what a lovely place! We even saw you, but I decided not to approach you as you were with friends. :) Thanks for having us!
Lol what are the odds of running into this guy in a city of millions?
@@leob4403 It was at night, guess he was having dinner before. Got lucky I guess.
@@leob4403 he actually is in the city centre all the time, i attend college there and i see him pretty often
@@leob4403 Pretty high, if youre in the city centre, you actually do have a pretty decent chance to see him.
@@jakubblaha4904 well yeah I guess he spends a lot of time in the old town square lol
It's great to show that people really can make a change for the good if they have the moral strength to do so.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
As someone who has run into fair share of scams in Istanbul, I really appreciate your work.
Just be careful and safe because some people might try to hurt you for this.
Have you ever considered setting up a place for tourists to go for information as soon as they arrive so you can inform them of all the scams there?...Love your channel.
Good work my friend, changing the world for the better😁👊🏻
Well done! But now I'm afraid for Janek and Honza's lives!
Be safe and keep up with the great work, what you are doing for the city is amazing!
Don't have to be afraid my Spanish friend. These guys know exactly where the sphere of maffia begins and where they can "cut to the bone"
You have my respect for doing this great service for your city which is helping us tourists. Thank you..
I almost naively exchanged a small amount of money at one of these kiosks when I visited Praha in 2011. Fortunately, I was able to figure out with my phone that the rates they offered were a complete scam and found more fair service at one of the exchange offices in the city.
Glad to see shady businesses going out of business.
I can't understand why the Prague city council don't pay you for your services to the city. But well done on doing it voluntarily.
Probably because these officials are involved or related with these scams or companies one way or another.
They don't pay him because Prague city council are most likely on the take. You don't think they couldn't stop half of what He's stopped ? They have the power to do that but honesty isn't profitable.
@@apophisstr6719 no xdd thats not true… they are talking about other things xdd
Politicians are the biggest scammers
I think most of the time they want to do something about it but the laws are complicated, and everything takes a long time on that level. The rules need to be followed, and the bad people unfortunately use it to their advantage because they know how to find the tiny holes in the law to make what they're doing legal.
Even as an IT technician I wonder as to the purpose of the Internet and technology and I grow sad. But then I see your channel and I remember that the point of the Internet is make life better. Obviously the help you provide goes far beyond the limits of Prague. Thank you so much. The world is better because of you. You are vital and precious to our lives.
it is nice to witness the fruits of undeterred labour.
the sentiment of "oh it's the capital shady business is unavoidable" is universal but not infallible.
people like you and videos like this stave off bad money and hard times.
I will have to put Prague on my tourist list . Love how you have kept your heritage buildings. Well done on shifting the grime out of the crevices of the city
It's kind of normal all throughout Europe not to tear buildings down needlessly, actually. Prague is also lucky that it didn't get bombed too heavily during WW2; many other historical cities in Europe, (typically, London and Berlin) were not that lucky. You can still see Prague was also affected - the Old Town Hall (yes, the one with the famous astronomical clock) is truncated on one side because it got hit during the war, and there's one 15th century church with a 20th century section, for the same reason.
I really think that these scams are something government should look after on a daily basis but no, government wouldn't ever do anything unless it's outrageously obvious.
I know right!?!?!
That's the "government" for you...
The enforcers get a cut that's why they don't care
I can't believe how much you've done to make your city better. You must be incredibly proud. Well done!
For anyone learning Czech: It 's true, instead of "hat's off" we say "hat's down".
Same in French, "chapeau bas"
Huh...cool.
Same in Romanian, to keep the thread going ahaha :)
Man, proud of you, I just fear some retaliation from some of these people against you. Stay safe!
A Hero saved Prague Czech republic salute you efforts. Every good work results come with late good returns. 👍
You forgot to mention the grass growing next to the Dancing House, love locks gone, and Lime Scooters out of the water. Keep doing great things!
Well done guys, making a real difference instead of just writing rubbish on social media. I have been watching you since the taxi scam videos, you guys should be proud as you are having a positive impact on your city. Congratulations.
Janek, we need to create "THE SCAM POLICE" and recruit some warriors to fight scammers
These guys are cool exposing scams in their city and working to improve the infrastructure and environment for tourists and natives alike of the city. I wish I could do something like this in my city but in America confrontations with people in public are a little more fraught with danger just because the scams are often run by larger more violent gangs.
Nice to care about your city that much. Good to see that ordinary people can have a substantial impact.
Keep up the good work.
I still remember when that guy at the scam exchange office tried to spray you with Mace despite the plexiglass barrier between you two. There are few things more satisfying than watching an idiot Mace himself. 😂
Oh man, I gotta see that! What video is it?
@@tylerm.9408 It was one of the very early videos when Janek put signs outside of the scam exchange offices. I forgot the title and unfortunately I think the video has been taken down.
Thanks Janek and Honza.
I was an exchange student in Prague in 2016. At the time, Prague was still infested of scams. But due to your team’s perseverance. It seems that the city has really changed a lot for the better. Your videos have really saved me at the time and 10000s of others. You guys definitely deserve to become honorary citizens of Prague.
I went to Prague and I loved it. Thanks for making Prague a better city.
You guys have done an amazing job, I hope you get to do this worldwide to help make tourists and locals life a bit easier.
After visiting Cz in 2012, I want to thank you for all the effort you put in to improving Cz. Its the most beautiful and enchanting place I've ever visited. The buildings are just world class gorgeous, and the architecture is unparalleled. You're doing Gods work if you ask me. Love Cz and cant wait to return again in the future.
04:05 - I've often been tempted to buy a pressure washer so I could take care of problematic filth in my neighborhood. It's one way that civilians can handle problems that the city takes too long to perform. Love your work, and you're doing great things to improve your gorgeous city!
In my city you'd probably get a fine, in a lot of cities they are very anal about residents bypassing the red tape and doing things themselves. Although sometimes if someone takes action it can shame them into fixing the problem faster.
The moment you mentioned pressure washers I imagined you'd be pressure washing the scam artists off the street.
@@stephhhie17 there's a time honoured tradition in the UK of drawing dicks in pot holes in the road, so local government is compelled to fix the "graffiti" which is a higher priority than repairing the roads
@@EmperorSigismund I don't live in Prague, but if I were pressure washing the streets of L.A. on a volunteer basis, I'd be more than happy to hose down the scammers. "Yeah, you got a problem with this? Take it up with my boss. I don't work for the city."
@@stephhhie17 If you wear a hi-vis jacket while you're doing it, most people will assume you work for the city and will just ignore you. ;)
People like yourself give me hope for humanity. Thank you for being a force of good in the world!
This shows how amazing the internet can be that allows you make your city/country a better place over time :)
in 2015 I went to Rome and was horrified by the volume of scams. 2 scammers for every tourist. Every big city needs people like you.
Dude, massive respect to the change you've helped bring along.
You actually improved your city
Guys, you're doing a GREAT JOB! Thank you! I'm watching your videos for years and it's really impressing. I wish there were such people in other big touristic cities in Europe.
When you start to expose criminals, sometimes they bite back ! Take care and Thanks for doing this work . 👍😊
It's one thing to scam people and another to attack/hurt them. These scammers are mostly cowards who just run away when you confront them.
same does not apply for mafia exchange bureus.
I'd hope he has a Concealed Carry permit, just in case.
thankfully this is not america so it just doesnt happen here that a group of people "drives-by"
You guys are a blessing ❤
I LOVE Prague - been there as a young kid and never got scammed any of the times BUT I love that Honest Guide helps tourists to avoid em - the city of Prague is beautiful and amazing and they have great food and beer and lovely people
Or maybe you just don't know you've been scammed 😏
I only ever knew Prague because of some other kind of videos but man, its a very beautiful city and you guys actuallu helping the city become better for tourists makes me want to take a visit in the future.
That's activism! Keep it up! Respect!
You’re a great inspiration! Appreciate how genuine you are and the service you’re providing. Looking forward to traveling to Prague! Thank you!!
Can't THANK YOU enough for such amazing service. We watch every single video with a great expectation and you never disappoint.
Seriously, you are providing not only entertainment, you are providing a service and the municipality should support you with the tourism funds.
You make the tourists to feel safe and be able to enjoy their trip, if this is not the goal of the touristic funds, tell me what it is.
Thank you once again, and know that you always get my LIKE even before the video start :)
You and your buddy made Prague more tourist friendly , well done !.
Hats down to your labor of love, I can read the appreciation you have for your beautiful city. I loved Prague the first time and I'll surely be back! This kind of work it's so important for the improvement for all, real inspiration!
I visited Prague a while ago, it was the first time for me having an extended visit outside my home country. I loved it there and was lucky enough to avoid getting scammed. I love the metro. I was very lucky because my ATM card from my home bank in the US worked at local ATMs so I never had to exchange cash.
Hi, thanks for your efforts!
Just a question: Do you ever feel threatened by them? Have they ever tried to adversely affect you after you published the videos?
Want to know that too!!!
I Wonder what a tourist from a violent country like Mexico or Brazil would do in this situations, as a Brazilian i think that i would try to harm them as much i could If they try to scam me
@@ushirokemi south America has especial place in my heart ❤ (because south America has that special niche of solving any confrontation) 😎 anything goes 😊
If you act crazier than the crazy person, they’ll usually back down. You’re welcome for the useful tip.
@@ushirokemi Make sure to record the interaction - at least the sound. Jail sucks, probably bad in Prag..
Thanks for speaking such wonderful English! I’m a monolingual Californian, but I can understand any honest attempt a person makes speaking it, from anywhere in the world. Yours is impeccable. Glad to hear that your videos have improved some situations in your home city of Prague, and I hope to see it in person someday!
I wish more of us would stand up for our cities like this.
Your content is absolutely fantastic, great work guys!
ive been to Prague 4 times now and every time i get scammed by these exchange places it what made me stop going to Prague. even though I'm fortunate enough to not care about a little sum that goes away, it makes me think about the ones who are less fortunate though especially that woman whos crying , these people who work there have no remorse at all . BUT seeing these changes makes me wanna go back to Prague because i really miss it deeply, its so beautiful.
you're "honestly" one of the reasons I moved to Prague
That's so cool that you actually made some many things happened.. I'm glad that someone also did their job by closing these places..
Prague is one of my favorite cities that I've visited. Glad your videos are making a positive change.
Great job, you guys are awesome! I hope you keep doing this! BTW, its "hats off" 😊
The main goal is still: getting rid of scammers in taxis
These changes benefit tourist and even more so those living there. It encourages people to visit and spend money with honest hard working people who deserve to be rewarded and paid. Great job and I hope the people there that live and thrive with confidence and great reputation for all
Great work - the world needs way more people like you, helping shine a light on unscrupulous scamming and criminal cockroaches. Make the scumbags scurry.
A man on a mission to improve his city and the land he loves...it's legendary
Great video.. One SUGGESTION PLEASE!!!! I would highly recommend you do something about all the drunks hanging out outside the main train station Praha hlavní nádraží drinking alochol and harrassing pedestrians.. I spent 2 weeks in Prague last month and witnessed a fight inbetween these drunks along with them sitting on benches right when you get out and nearby bothering people... Granted there is a police officer with a dog at night by the door, during the days it is still pretty dangerous. I would love to see them cleaned up next time I visit the beautiful city. Cheers!!!
I still don't get why Euro net ATM's aren't banned everywhere.
They popped up in my home country as well and you just know it's bad.
As a tourist in new york, i used a sketchy atm at a corner store, turned out okay but i was charged a conversion fee for cash, its such bullsiht.
Good going, Janek and Honza! Thanks from all the visitors to your wonderful city! But be careful. You're pissing off some very bad characters who could be dangerous.
It's nice to see these changes, been a good few years since we've been in Prague.. thank you for making it possible!
We might visit the city again this summer or sometime after
I've just visited Prague recently and I had no bad experiences. I am pretty sure a very big thanks goes to this channel as well. Keep up the good work!
I always got the feeling went I went to places like prauge that they were just avenues for the corporations and government to leverage historical landmarks, and the city's historical significance for profit, and that the locals didnt actually have much pride in them. You've really changed my mind on that, and I hope to revisit it some day ^^
1:36 It is not true. Business contracts typically include a clause that the agreement is void if one of the parties violates the law and is prosecuted. There are reparations involved as well for the ending of the contract due to criminal prosecution by anyone against one of the signatories of the contract. Keep up the good work! I am glad to see someone fighting these problems in Prague.
As you say though, the contract likely requires them to be prosecuted and quite possibly also found guilty. They have not been prosecuted so that clause if it indeed exists in that particular contract can't be invoked merely because a concerned citizen claims that a law is being broken, even if he can prove it. You'd have to get that prosecution process started.
@@Frag-ile Actually he said the city claimed it couldn't do anything, but it could stop the illegal activities and if there were a conviction then the contract. So for the city to say it couldn't do anything sounded like corruption.
@@TheRootedWord not really surprising. The most corrupt places in Europe are in the former East Bloc countries, which is a real shame because they are the most interesting countries to visit.
@@johnlastname8752 Really? Our politicians in America are constantly legalizing corruption. They are professionals at corruption. You are just parroting propaganda. There is corruption everywhere because human beings are everywhere.
@@TheRootedWord I did say "in Europe", but even then it would be ridiculous to claim that the US is more corrupt than Hungary or Russia. I live in Europe and have have visited these countries and have a lot of friends there, so I think I have a pretty good idea of how much corruption they have. Also, I do know that not all of the former East Bloc countries are like that, especially the Baltic States.
I hope the love lock issue is eventually solved , I don't know why it annoys me so much , probably because I'm a historian and love ancient gothic architecture. Plus there's something just so ignorant of destroying historical artifacts with a stupid padlock.
This is the second video of yours I ve happened to watch and you have a wonderful mission for the betterment of people.Well done.
One of the most satisfactory videos and stories I have ever seen. To see all you guys do for Prague and to know that actually the "city" listens and do something about it is great and big! Would love to see official restrictions or laws against hanging "love locks" all over the city and also have the authorities take care and put a fence all around that small garden in front of that funny crooked building and officially ban tourists from stepping on the statue to take pictures because all they do is destroy the monument and the garden. Kudos to you and keep up the good work.
what happened to the devastated plain dirt plaza you ploughed, watered and sew grass in? As a communal gardener I have a feeling of it not turning out well but even if so that is no shame at all. I can admire anyone trying to improve their home no matter the outcome as long as it doesn't hurt anyone.
I was hoping for an update on that as well!
This guy is the prime example of "complaining won't get you anywhere"
But is complaining did work.
I was in your beautiful city 2 months ago. I don't know why I got this video in my feed now, but thank you for making your city better. Out of all the cities I went to, Prague was my favorite!
If every city has a person like you with the same impact the world would be a way better place.
It’s amazing how that glass tower stair caee would be allowed to get filthy and covered up. That what we call in the states “chamber of commerce” design. Something that city planners can use to market.
I'm not entirely sure because he mentions the city in the video, but railway stations and attached buildings are normally under the purview of a railway-adjacent company which rather obviously functions differently from a city planning council. The main train station in Prague was an absolute disgrace for years.
Do you ever see the RUclipsr ‘bald and bankrupt’? I believe he lives there too. I bet he would find what you’re doing interesting. Thanks for the videos! Keep it up.