The link to the LNTP guide to official Parisian taxi: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
Franco-American here French mother American father US army I live in France! This is one great video and few things I can add street-wise Americans are not the same as European street-wise it is a whole new game here, so if your from New York City don't assume your more street-wise than a kid in a small village! Never stop moving when someone ask you anything that is a never to do thing because scammer never work alone assume you have two or more people looking at you and everything you have on you and finding the one weak spot on you and well all have at less one I dress and look American however I speak great French I stand my ground no means just that NO, and I look at them with a nasty look as I keep on walking my job is to help no one I never shake the hand of anyone I don't already know why because the ring is already in his hand and he will plant it in your hand, and now your have a target on you, and his many friends are watching your every move! Never open your wallet on the street unless it is a uniform police officer asking you for your ID cops carry guns no gun his is not a cop keep on walking! Never let people on the street know you have money or a bank account you have nothing at all with you no poctket change nothing the smallest hangbag possible if possible both of you hands a free from anything no camera or camera bag! In a group of four or five people you watch each other no backpacks if you have a friend who knows Paris get them to help you if possible don't speak English if possible don't spaek French with an American accent this is more true when your on the streets! When Americans speak the French think your yelling at each and scammer can hear you from afar this help them find you as a mark or target something you don't want no whispering because this looks bad don't look or act like a tourist if at all possible don't look American unless you kno what your doing I have been here for over 20 years looking like a Yankee yet I am very French most scammers don't look at me twice and I see them going and their move on to better targets! I know the hustle and I can not care what one bit about their game, hustlers can identify other hustlers pretty quickly their see me about as quickly as I see them once your French street-wise your good to see Europe!
I like Paris so much and since I was 18 years old, at least once a year I go there by TGV. Never saw things like this and it makes me sad. 😢 Keep save and enjoy this beautiful city and kind people. ❤❤❤❤ Willi El Sol ☀️
Thank you for another excellent video. We saw the cup scammers and the petition ladies around the Eiffel tower. When the petition ladies asked if I could speak English - I just shrugged and kept walking. The bracelet dudes were a bit trickier in Italy - reaching out to shake my hand or making a friendly comment to trick me into engaging. It is sad that these folks are causing people to be less friendly. I would add to your suggestions - minimize the valuables on your person. I carry a dummy wallet with 1 credit card, a photo copy of my driver's license and just enough case for the day. Passports, bank cards end extra cash stay hidden or locked up. This way, if I do get scammed - I still have back up ID and cards (and onl have to cancel one card).
Excellent suggestions! If you are just a little aware of your surroundings, it's not difficult to outsmart scammers. But sometimes, tourists are just too gentle with these people...
@@paristoptips Don't look at them and just ignore them. French, English and Italians, most Europeans for that matter are not shaking peoples hands in the street, so when in Rome........
My friend in Lyon said that when I come to Paris be always on the lookout when someone approaches and offering something just ignore them, always keep wallets in the front pocket of the trousers or the inside pockets of the coat and don't carry too much cash better use credit or debit cards in case they get stolen you can immediately call the bank to have the card deactivated.
This just amazing.....you hv an eye for detail and that is incredible......it is like most of the countries where we hv inward tourism........but good to know about the surrounding.....thank you 😊
I was victim of fake ticket scam in London an old Man approche Me saying he wrongly purchase his ticket and don't have money to purchase another one . I was so sad of him that I purchased his ticket and realise it was a fake one when the gate refuge to open. It was too late the guy left
Serves you right! It's always these "Good Samaritans" that fall for that s**t because they do not want to see that there are some evil b******s around trying to scam or steal from us. The"far right" warned you, didn't they? Maybe you believe it now and start using your brain (assuming you have one).
Merci for your excellent videos. I find all of them informative and useful in planning our trip. One quick question -- where is the link for the third video in this series -- I think I have missed it somehow.
Or this one, you order breakfast for 3,99. Cappucino and a croissant. Then waiter asks if you would like the orange juice, you think it is included, then bill comes for 7 extra euros for 6 cl orange juice. Or they ask if you wish another cappucino, which then costs 7 euro. A better option is to irder another breakfast for 3.99
Thank you can I have the link of the pic you showed how to identify official taxis in Paris? Especially for airport CDG? Do those taxis take credit card?
Most of them will accept credit cards, but always ask before boarding. Here is the link: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
I just came back from visiting Paris for the first time no wonder there’s no picket pockets or crazy ppl. It looks like French police have been doing some clean ups lol. I was there once at gare du nord , that place did look kind of sketchy especially when I just got out of the station. And Parisians did speak some basic English which I appreciate. I enjoyed my 5 days there in Paris
I have a lot to catch up on. I’m a British woman who hasn’t been to Paris since the age of four. Some the scams are similar to what I encountered in Rome and Naples
You forgot the one where you give à €50 Bill, and they give you change on €20!!!! Happens to me at least once a week in Paris. Always keep your bill in hand until they've counted the change...
It is definitely a miserable way to live. And I pity some of them because, especially the petition scammers, they are managed with an iron fist by real mafia thugs from Eastern European countries. We often arrest them, we put them in prison, but there are always new ones who take their place.
Avoid visiting such countries and places. If the country isn’t able to manage it, I don’t go there. I want to spend nice time and not being scary all the time.
I had the chance to witness the police group working in the Parisian metro chasing pickpockets. That was impressive. The police found my telephone, but the thieves were released as this is considered petty crime. They never came to the court session for the hearing, surprisingly.
At the end , the woman at the ATM , when two youths attempt to snatch cash, only to be shooed away by "Good samaritans" ??, only for the sneaky youth on the right to come back and finally snatch the cash. Makes me wonder if the "good samaritans" were also part of the snatch gang also, to lull the victim to dropping huard. Sad to watch- poor lady! ;(
@@paristoptips Paris, a weekend well spent. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris ( Cultural Heritage Days ) Normally many of these buildings or spaces cannot be visited, this was our choice: -Visite de la Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) - Site Richelieu -Visite du ministère de la Culture -Siège de la Banque de France (Hôtel de Toulouse) -l'Institut de France -École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais -Hôtel de la Marine
@@paristoptips spread over two days. but Saturday is the best day. people are busy with other things. ( the locals) so you could almost walk right in ( 5 minutes was the longest wait line on Saturday 4 and on Sunday 2 sites visited. ( bank of France was the longest queue even with reservation. )
The link to the LNTP guide to official Parisian taxi: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
I am very grateful and appreciative of the time that you invested in preparing all of this useful information. Thank you very much!
Glad you liked it! 🙏🙏🙏
Franco-American here French mother American father US army I live in France! This is one great video and few things I can add street-wise Americans are not the same as European street-wise it is a whole new game here, so if your from New York City don't assume your more street-wise than a kid in a small village! Never stop moving when someone ask you anything that is a never to do thing because scammer never work alone assume you have two or more people looking at you and everything you have on you and finding the one weak spot on you and well all have at less one I dress and look American however I speak great French I stand my ground no means just that NO, and I look at them with a nasty look as I keep on walking my job is to help no one I never shake the hand of anyone I don't already know why because the ring is already in his hand and he will plant it in your hand, and now your have a target on you, and his many friends are watching your every move! Never open your wallet on the street unless it is a uniform police officer asking you for your ID cops carry guns no gun his is not a cop keep on walking! Never let people on the street know you have money or a bank account you have nothing at all with you no poctket change nothing the smallest hangbag possible if possible both of you hands a free from anything no camera or camera bag! In a group of four or five people you watch each other no backpacks if you have a friend who knows Paris get them to help you if possible don't speak English if possible don't spaek French with an American accent this is more true when your on the streets! When Americans speak the French think your yelling at each and scammer can hear you from afar this help them find you as a mark or target something you don't want no whispering because this looks bad don't look or act like a tourist if at all possible don't look American unless you kno what your doing I have been here for over 20 years looking like a Yankee yet I am very French most scammers don't look at me twice and I see them going and their move on to better targets! I know the hustle and I can not care what one bit about their game, hustlers can identify other hustlers pretty quickly their see me about as quickly as I see them once your French street-wise your good to see Europe!
Just don't stop for any strange looking people
This is sickening.
Brilliant video, I've lived in Paris for 5 years now been pickpocket twice I'm very cautious now
And you're right to be!
The metro is definitely the place where you have to be very vigilant!
I like Paris so much and since I was 18 years old, at least once a year I go there by TGV. Never saw things like this and it makes me sad. 😢 Keep save and enjoy this beautiful city and kind people. ❤❤❤❤ Willi El Sol ☀️
Great!
Thank you for another excellent video. We saw the cup scammers and the petition ladies around the Eiffel tower. When the petition ladies asked if I could speak English - I just shrugged and kept walking. The bracelet dudes were a bit trickier in Italy - reaching out to shake my hand or making a friendly comment to trick me into engaging. It is sad that these folks are causing people to be less friendly.
I would add to your suggestions - minimize the valuables on your person. I carry a dummy wallet with 1 credit card, a photo copy of my driver's license and just enough case for the day. Passports, bank cards end extra cash stay hidden or locked up. This way, if I do get scammed - I still have back up ID and cards (and onl have to cancel one card).
Excellent suggestions!
If you are just a little aware of your surroundings, it's not difficult to outsmart scammers. But sometimes, tourists are just too gentle with these people...
@@paristoptips Don't look at them and just ignore them. French, English and Italians, most Europeans for that matter are not shaking peoples hands in the street, so when in Rome........
Love the opening scene of my favourite figure on the Pont Alexandre lll - Nymphs of the Neva. ❤
Beautiful bridge indeed...
My friend in Lyon said that when I come to Paris be always on the lookout when someone approaches and offering something just ignore them, always keep wallets in the front pocket of the trousers or the inside pockets of the coat and don't carry too much cash better use credit or debit cards in case they get stolen you can immediately call the bank to have the card deactivated.
@@dennis12dec All good advices!
Excellent content and advice! Merci!
Thanks a lot 🙏
This just amazing.....you hv an eye for detail and that is incredible......it is like most of the countries where we hv inward tourism........but good to know about the surrounding.....thank you 😊
My pleasure 🙏🙏🙏
I was victim of fake ticket scam in London an old Man approche Me saying he wrongly purchase his ticket and don't have money to purchase another one . I was so sad of him that I purchased his ticket and realise it was a fake one when the gate refuge to open. It was too late the guy left
Everyone can get caught, and it's sad to have to be cautious when dealing with people you pity...
Serves you right! It's always these "Good Samaritans" that fall for that s**t because they do not want to see that there are some evil b******s around trying to scam or steal from us. The"far right" warned you, didn't they? Maybe you believe it now and start using your brain (assuming you have one).
Thanks for another great and informative video. I learnt a lot of new things from this. Well done.
Thanks a lot !
Merci for your excellent videos. I find all of them informative and useful in planning our trip. One quick question -- where is the link for the third video in this series -- I think I have missed it somehow.
Thanks 🙏
The fact is I never created the third video. Shame on me...
Or this one, you order breakfast for 3,99. Cappucino and a croissant. Then waiter asks if you would like the orange juice, you think it is included, then bill comes for 7 extra euros for 6 cl orange juice. Or they ask if you wish another cappucino, which then costs 7 euro.
A better option is to irder another breakfast for 3.99
Things like these also can happen, it's true!
@@paristoptips or, would you like salad with your meal? Charge 11 euro, 2 salad leaves, Dutch bio salad. I refused to pay
Thank you can I have the link of the pic you showed how to identify official taxis in Paris? Especially for airport CDG? Do those taxis take credit card?
Most of them will accept credit cards, but always ask before boarding.
Here is the link: twitter.com/LNTParisiens/status/1347626500158337024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1347626500158337024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
I’m heading to Paris next month so thank you for your great guide. I will be extra vigilant, especially when first arriving after a long flight!
My pleasure 🙏
Great video and very clear information for travelers. Will be there in November and I will take all these tips into consideration. Merci!
Glad it it can be helpful!
A group of scammers tried to use the cup and ball scam on me in London in 2018 they failed. Saw there scam a mile away.
Well done!👍
I just came back from visiting Paris for the first time no wonder there’s no picket pockets or crazy ppl. It looks like French police have been doing some clean ups lol. I was there once at gare du nord , that place did look kind of sketchy especially when I just got out of the station. And Parisians did speak some basic English which I appreciate. I enjoyed my 5 days there in Paris
There are still quite a lot of pickpockets there, but the police tries to be more visible.
Полезное видео, особенно когда вокруг всё очень красивое легко зазеваться . Рекомендую.
Большое спасибо, очень полезная штука!
Спасибо большое за такой приятный комментарий, Наташа.
Très bien, j'y vais cette semaine
Je vous souhaite un superbe voyage !
@@paristoptips merci! j'ai l'intend de
I have a lot to catch up on. I’m a British woman who hasn’t been to Paris since the age of four. Some the scams are similar to what I encountered in Rome and Naples
Yes, you find these scams in every big cities in southern Europe now...
You forgot the one where you give à €50 Bill, and they give you change on €20!!!! Happens to me at least once a week in Paris. Always keep your bill in hand until they've counted the change...
Yes, always check your change.... anywhere in the world!
Why are these people not in jail? This looks like a miserable way to live.
It is definitely a miserable way to live. And I pity some of them because, especially the petition scammers, they are managed with an iron fist by real mafia thugs from Eastern European countries.
We often arrest them, we put them in prison, but there are always new ones who take their place.
Very nice and informative video, be there in 05-2024, looking forward to it, yay
Hope you enjoy it!
Avoid visiting such countries and places. If the country isn’t able to manage it, I don’t go there. I want to spend nice time and not being scary all the time.
Then, you don't travel anywhere... Maybe Japan...
Bonsoir ❤well done 👏🏽
Merci beaucoup 🙏
I had the chance to witness the police group working in the Parisian metro chasing pickpockets. That was impressive. The police found my telephone, but the thieves were released as this is considered petty crime. They never came to the court session for the hearing, surprisingly.
Most of the thieves are minors, and they get liberated automatically...
Some great tips. Looking forward to Paris in May 2024
Forewarned is forearmed, so I hope you have a great time in Paris.
Same scams, different countries
But globally, same people...
@@paristoptipsyes!!!
does left bank mean anywhere in the left bank?
No, in touristic places only
Isnt multiculturism just wonderful?
@@buckaroooooo Absolutely 😁
I have a question. If i get scammed In paris, is there a chance to get my money back after i report them to the police? Thabk you!
Honestly? I don't think so...
@@paristoptips how is it possible police let them do this
Happens all over the world, not just Paris.
Two chances: fat and none, and fat just left town.
At the end , the woman at the ATM , when two youths attempt to snatch cash, only to be shooed away by "Good samaritans" ??, only for the sneaky youth on the right to come back and finally snatch the cash.
Makes me wonder if the "good samaritans" were also part of the snatch gang also, to lull the victim to dropping huard.
Sad to watch- poor lady! ;(
Yes. You have to remain very cautious when using an ATM in Paris...
The Paris Olympics should be postponed until the western world regains it sanity
They will not be, for sure...
Shame on Paris police to make this wonderful city scary for tourists. That happens in a developed country.😢
It happens in most large touristic European cities, sadly...
Does Paris have Policeman???
The problem is not with the police, but with the justice
Was this weekend in Paris, a weekend well spent. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.
Great! Did you visit interesting places?
@@paristoptips Paris, a weekend well spent. Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris ( Cultural Heritage Days ) Normally many of these buildings or spaces cannot be visited, this was our choice:
-Visite de la Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) - Site Richelieu
-Visite du ministère de la Culture
-Siège de la Banque de France (Hôtel de Toulouse)
-l'Institut de France
-École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais
-Hôtel de la Marine
@@damiaanspatrick2050 Wow! What a full day!
@@paristoptips spread over two days. but Saturday is the best day. people are busy with other things. ( the locals) so you could almost walk right in ( 5 minutes was the longest wait line on Saturday 4 and on Sunday 2 sites visited. ( bank of France was the longest queue even with reservation. )
Long story short, stay away from Gipsy when stay in Paris.
Sadly true...
So only Black African men do the friendship bracelets????
I've never seen other men doing that
Us British always have pints anyway no one here has half pint 😆
We usually get a pinte too!
What's a V-ikle? An ikle v-shaped?
?
"Vehicle". He mispronounced.
Paris is one of the safest places I lived in
Glad for you... As any big cities, it has its issues too...