The CD guys really do insist, I had one handing me a CD, I told him I don’t have a CD player thinking he’d leave me alone, then he was telling me it wasn’t a CD but a code to download I still told him I was not interested and he called my BF a racist!
@@seppolaitela8590 lots of people. its nice to have physical things, i hate how music and everything are online now. sometimes its good to be able to hold it in your hand.
This freaking happened to me, not as bad, but still shocked. First time in New York, ordered 3 hot dogs from Nathan’s, 1 order of fries and 2 drinks. Came out to almost $50 bucks. The food sucked so it made it even worse.
Yet again, another remarkable video from you Sarah. I have now been watching you for several years and as you know I think you’re one of the best in the world and not just New York. As I have said before you were born to be in front of the camera, and you are so talented. I wish you would cover The Feast of San Gennaro with your insight, honesty and clarity which is desperately needed here with people like you filming. It makes me so angry. I am from Birmingham UK and I sit here and see a $15 sausage in a small baguette. This is extortion, it is overpriced and disgraceful. Many other examples if you were to go there, someone needs to talk about this and nobody is better suited than you.
I have been to NYC for vacation like over a dozen times and never ever seen the fare evasion scammers... Like I seen people holding the gate open for people but never requesting money to do so! Thanks for the tip about those scammers! Have a wonderful day beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox
Oh yeah those type of people have been popping up recently. I started taking the subway more often in the past couple of years and noticed these scammers. Usually they camp next to subways with doors and stay on the other side and ask you if you need to pass. They then ask for a dollar or whatever and usually everyone says F off after going through. Subway fair in nyc just increased by 15 cents so more of these scammers will pop up.
One of my cousins did this a few years ago with a Buddhist monk, and she fully said out loud “why are you scamming people? You’re a fake monk” however she said it in a very respectful way without causing any harm to him, or herself….and just called him out for taking advantage of something so serious and sacred. Sometimes, you just gotta call them out for their wrongdoings.
I don't understand why you call these people "Buddhist monks". They're not Buddhist monks. They aren't even Buddhist imho. A correct name would be "fake Buddhist monks".
"Very respectful" way that doesn't cause any "harm"? Why? They are blatantly stealing/lying to untold people while abusing the integrity of any good monks in the religion. This is VERY serious. Who cares if someone is finally yelling at them, in effect shaming them, for these scams? If anything, it sounds like you and your cousin have been too de-sensitized to the gravity of this crime and its effect on society/tourism.
@@machtnichtsseimannbecause there’s no need to escalate things, I even disagree with giving them the time and attention of saying something. Just keep walking and don’t give them any attention
I almost got scammed by a food truck vendor. I ordered chicken and rice with a can of soda and the guy wanted to charge me $40. I said no way and he tried to intimidate me but I'm not scared of him. I went to McDonalds instead.
Funny cuz at 2:05 the chicken over rice halal guy in front of McDonald's by times square rip me off it was supposed to be $5 and he tried to charge me $10 and we had to argue down to $8. Then after that the Buddha guy got for $5 for a set of bet put on my wrist I didn't want. I didn't want to do it but I was with my son so they took advantage and I didn't want to get into a fight. They take advantage most of family.
We were just in New York, and got hit up by the CD guys... Only they weren't handing out CD's. It was just a piece of paper with a QR code to download their music, and its just ONE SONG!
I was a victim to the cd guys at TS. The thing is I did exactly what I do at any big city: look straight forward, say "no thx" and keep walking. TS was the first place I got grabbed by the arm by one of those scammers. Guys there are on another level. The man kept saying I needed to apologize to his friend cuz I didnt shake his hand. Luckly I had literally 1 buck only in my pocket.
They’ll cry to the cops and you’ll get arrested. Self defense is practically illegal under NYC’s two-tiered policing system. Criminals have more rights than real people.
I'm a "local" and have never had to deal with any of them. I would just look at them as they approach me, and look away and that would be enough. Most don't even try anymore. Now, people have told me that I have a scary face so maybe that is the reason. As for bumping scam. People have offered to pay me because I'd dropped my food and it was my fault. Never had a negative experience in NYC. When I was commuting daily into NYC, fellow commuters would tap me if they see that my backpack is open. I did the same for them. If you're a local, it is a different experience.
Thanks for the video, I was planning to visit NYC with my wife and kids I canceled the plan abd I'll check for another better place with civilized people
Hi Sarah That was a cool video. Well unfortunately I have no interest in Times Square. But if I have go thru Times Square i I just walk thru it and don't stop unless crossing streets or going into the Subway to hop the Q train going home to Sheepshead Bay. Scammers are all over .. I've use to see scams on the Boardwalk in Coney Island as well. Just keep walking and do not stop. The scammers will lose.
Great Video! Another scam which may have already been mentioned in the comments - the bike powered rickshaw 'pedicab' guys - the ones waiting at night, especially at theaters after Broadway shows. They charged people staying at our hotel $240 for a 5 block ride. They gave them a chart showing per block rate (which seemed fairly reasonable) - but what they didn't see was in small print on the bottom of the chart which showed it was $100 per person, per fare. I've also seen them at Central Park during the day - which may be legit, but I'd be careful.
11:55 Another variation on this is the "broken bottle scam" - they're carrying a glass bottle in a grocery bag and will bump into you when you're not looking, and try to make you feel bad that you made them drop an expensive bottle of champagne - with some sob story how it was for their anniversary dinner. Always a scam! This happened to me one time and I looked down to notice the bottle was just a Snapple 🤣
Ignore them, don’t engage with them in anyway, and above all never ever take anything anyone on the street gives you. Those guys are rarely alone, and the moment your fingers touches their “product” they’ll all swarm close and add the pressure, or worse.
Hi Sarah. 10:05 is what happened to me. The guy said "what, you don't support black people?" or something in those lines. I thought he was just being a jerk, I didn't realise it was a genuine scamming technique.
I've never been to NYC and have only lived in a small town in NC, but if I ever get to NYC I already know what I'll fall for, the person with unlimited rides says, "just pay me $2 and I'll swipe for you." HA! That's a great deal!
i was in new york last week and yeah when i arrived in my first subway station from the airtrain some guys where selling metro cards and i saw many woman who tried to sell candy bars in the trains and yeah most of the scammers on time square left me alone because i was alone and did not think that i was a tourist 1 monk offered me a bracelett but i just said no thanks and walked off but the guys who hold the doors open are most of the time homeless people whats also a scam if you come to china town and those woman have there lists with fake bags .
14:32 kids say they’re selling candy for their school to schools even do fries anymore. It’s not like they need them to buy books no everything’s online now worst scam maybe
I've never been to a big city like that and haven't any desire to visit one. I had no idea things like this went on, in the small southern towns I have lived if someone approached and harassed you like that they would either be on their way to the hospital or shot dead.
One time I got surprised from a hot dog vendor in Times Sq. - $15 for 2 hot dogs and can of soda! No prices on the menu...since then I either pass if no prices listed or ask first.
0:27 none of these are violent? I think I'd consider assault and nonconsensual grabbing/yanking and or taking people's possessions hostage until payment is acquired (which I have seen, and plenty more of) ... Is violent 😭
10:12 Yeah I felt for that one. I was wearing yeezys and they complimented on that and I was falling for the scam. They signed the cd with my name (not my real name I gave them a nick name) and they kept saying how about that $10 in your wallet. I was so confused and so I pulled out my wallet and I had no cash so they said oh you're broke and I gave the cd back and said yeah I am and walked away. Since then I just walk past fast no matter what they shout out and ignore them. This was when I first started working in NY and didn't know about any of these scams.
We were on the train at grand central this week heading back to Connecticut and a guy was asking the passengers for cash as he was $12 short to buy a ticket and my husband gave it to him. I kept saying ‘don’t do it, he’s scamming you, he’s not buying a train ticket , but he still gave him the damn $12’ 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
My parents are from CT and I've seen this happen too! Another one I've seen happen is when you're at the Greyhound station and someone is asking for money since they are a few dollars short of catching the bus to go back home...SURE MAN . Be careful out there!
Basic common sense goes a long way and will keep you out of a lot of bad situations. You would never hand your wallet with $1800 in it to a total stranger and trust them to take out $5 and hand it back to you. Handing a stranger your unlocked cellphone especially with any app open that can be used to transfer money is the exact same thing.
Interesting about the food truck. Attended the CicLAvia ride in Los angeles where the streets are blocked off to motorized vehicles and the participants can walk, ride, or skate. Well, there are food trucks, and this one truck was tempting with the juicy pictures of burgers - but no menu prices. I ordered a burger, and it came close to $20. The proprietor charged only after the order was taken and the meat was on the grill. I was bent. Also, wearing cargo pants might be so baby boomer, but its practical with its flap closures and buttons. Thank you for the video. Greetings from Culver City, Ca.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes... If you are stupid enough to put your wallet in your back pocket and it gets stolen... Well that's on you 😂 You made that happen and you really deserved it. Hopefully you learned something and that lonely little brain sell of yours has now found a friend 😂😂
I got scammed for $10 by a fake Buddhist monk who pretended that he had a missing leg. It was in Seattle. When I found out, I went back to Seattle and actually took his leg. At least now he doesn’t have to fake it.
Former New Yorker here. Don’t use a purse with a top zipper or snaps that are easy to open. You can in the winter if it’s under your coat. If you have a front flap purse turn it around so the flap is towards you. Don’t have purses with skinny straps that can be cut. Mind your own business, but pay attention. Do NOT focus on your phone while walking. Talking is one thing texting is another. If you’re outdoors by yourself, text with your back against a wall in a public place. Or do it when you’re sitting next to a parent with a stroller.
At 13:48, the fine list: Jumping the turnstile, littering, spitting, defecating, carrying a weapon, and carrying explosives are all $100 fines?!? They need to switch to higher and lower numbers.
The fake monks, CD guys, costumed characters are also a big thing in Vegas (and also the showgirls, who want a substantial tip for taking a picture with you)
Last time I was there I politely told the CD guys I was not interested and one of them started yelling profanity at me and shoved me and I almost fell. Reported it to the police and they couldn’t even do anything about it and told me to just ignore them.
Same happened with me in Times Square. So rude and aggressive aren’t they. They claimed cos it was a signed CD I SHOULD be honoured to pay for it …. I’ll know how to handle it next time
@@stephenlooker1994 Those CD guys are the worst and the police really need to crack down on them. They’re violent and dangerous they follow and press you to give them money to the point where it literally becomes a robbery. A lot of times they will try to physically fight you.
you do not need to interact with them AT ALL. you dont even need to tell them you're not interested. you literally just walk by or around them and COMPLETELY ignore them. dont even make eye contact. you dont owe them an explanation or any words at all. every new yorker knows this.
I’d say record them doing it…..hold your phone as tightly as possible, and record them up front and personal so they can see that they’re being put on blast, and let people online know about it.
@@westernpigeon It really depends who it is. Some get angry if you ignore them and will follow you and even threaten you which has happened to me on several occasions. Last time wasn’t the first time they put their hands on me. And yes they will go hands on just for avoiding them and the police won’t do anything about it.
The ultimate prank would be to walk around the city with blank cds bracelets and fake tickets that way if a scammer tries to give you something “free” you counter offer with the opposite item or even the same like “thanks for your free cd here’s a free bracelet in return” or even here my cd bro we should link up lol that way you hit them with the same scam or another one that would be a great video
Anyone know about the Apple products that dudes are selling in the street? They’re basically willing to sell it at any price so I wonder if it’s worth haggling them down to like $40
The CD scammers have been showing up in the Gaslamp District during San Diego Comic Con, along with kids selling cheap candy bars for a bundle for their "baseball team" -- I also encountered a scammer (they tend to be in just about every mall and tourist area you can find in the states and they go by different names) who is handing out skincare samples so you will stop and they can lure you into their store or kiosk to pressure sell you hundreds or thousands of dollars of skincare stuff you don't need and is practically worthless (hint -- putting gold on your skin is not beneficial).
And just tell you kids if they are upset that you will take them to a local science fiction convention where they can pose with lots of good quality cosplayers who may ask you to follow them on instragram but won't charge you.
I would also avoid the fake ticket sellers in the area around Battery Park and Bowling Green. They lie about the real tickets being sold out or how the real boat takes hours, then they sell fake tickets that cost double what the real thing costs.
Sarah after traveling to NYC four times I have pretty much mastered how not to get scammed. Thank you for making this video !
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Lmao I have absolutely no clue what this channel is, but this is equally hilarious and informative. Loved the football bit
i couldnt imagine finding this gal dressed like that alone somewhere, shesh
The CD guys really do insist, I had one handing me a CD, I told him I don’t have a CD player thinking he’d leave me alone, then he was telling me it wasn’t a CD but a code to download I still told him I was not interested and he called my BF a racist!
If you don’t give all your money to black people you are racist. All of it.
If you push back with the CD guys it gets ugly real quick. They always play the race card.
@@felixcat4346and you just say “ok so?”
who the hell even use cd nowadays..=D
@@seppolaitela8590 lots of people. its nice to have physical things, i hate how music and everything are online now. sometimes its good to be able to hold it in your hand.
"don't put your wallet in your back pocket" Right as I was getting dressed and put my wallet in my back pocket 😅 clearly I needed these tips!
Be careful! I might try to take that tourism guide ID 👀
So if you order a dog and they say $20 just tell them to piss off, they are going to be the one's stuck with the food
This freaking happened to me, not as bad, but still shocked. First time in New York, ordered 3 hot dogs from Nathan’s, 1 order of fries and 2 drinks. Came out to almost $50 bucks. The food sucked so it made it even worse.
Yet again, another remarkable video from you Sarah. I have now been watching you for several years and as you know I think you’re one of the best in the world and not just New York. As I have said before you were born to be in front of the camera, and you are so talented. I wish you would cover The Feast of San Gennaro with your insight, honesty and clarity which is desperately needed here with people like you filming. It makes me so angry. I am from Birmingham UK and I sit here and see a $15 sausage in a small baguette. This is extortion, it is overpriced and disgraceful. Many other examples if you were to go there, someone needs to talk about this and nobody is better suited than you.
Just shout “I’m walking here”. They’ll leave you alone 😎
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Let me guess you from LA live in soho and call yourself a “New Yorker”
no one deserves to be scammed. My cousin lost 50 euros to scammers recently. Scammers are the problem, not their victims
I have been to NYC for vacation like over a dozen times and never ever seen the fare evasion scammers... Like I seen people holding the gate open for people but never requesting money to do so! Thanks for the tip about those scammers! Have a wonderful day beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox
Oh yeah those type of people have been popping up recently. I started taking the subway more often in the past couple of years and noticed these scammers. Usually they camp next to subways with doors and stay on the other side and ask you if you need to pass. They then ask for a dollar or whatever and usually everyone says F off after going through. Subway fair in nyc just increased by 15 cents so more of these scammers will pop up.
Don't forget the age-old classic - selling tickets to the Staten Island Ferry. (It's free and there are no tickets!)
One of my cousins did this a few years ago with a Buddhist monk, and she fully said out loud “why are you scamming people? You’re a fake monk” however she said it in a very respectful way without causing any harm to him, or herself….and just called him out for taking advantage of something so serious and sacred. Sometimes, you just gotta call them out for their wrongdoings.
If I encounter one of them, I just say, "No thanks. I gave at the office."
I don't understand why you call these people "Buddhist monks". They're not Buddhist monks. They aren't even Buddhist imho. A correct name would be "fake Buddhist monks".
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"Very respectful" way that doesn't cause any "harm"? Why? They are blatantly stealing/lying to untold people while abusing the integrity of any good monks in the religion. This is VERY serious. Who cares if someone is finally yelling at them, in effect shaming them, for these scams? If anything, it sounds like you and your cousin have been too de-sensitized to the gravity of this crime and its effect on society/tourism.
@@machtnichtsseimannbecause there’s no need to escalate things, I even disagree with giving them the time and attention of saying something. Just keep walking and don’t give them any attention
I'm going to NYC for the first time on Sep 30th. I just want to thank you for all the helpful videos! Truly appreciate it🙏🏻 much love from Dubai💙
How many times did you get mugged?
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I almost got scammed by a food truck vendor. I ordered chicken and rice with a can of soda and the guy wanted to charge me $40. I said no way and he tried to intimidate me but I'm not scared of him. I went to McDonalds instead.
Scammers are among the lowest of the low
Funny cuz at 2:05 the chicken over rice halal guy in front of McDonald's by times square rip me off it was supposed to be $5 and he tried to charge me $10 and we had to argue down to $8. Then after that the Buddha guy got for $5 for a set of bet put on my wrist I didn't want. I didn't want to do it but I was with my son so they took advantage and I didn't want to get into a fight. They take advantage most of family.
I will be visiting in a few days and avoiding Times Square is a great way to avoid so many scammers.
I am a native NYer, but this is excellent advise for anybody visiting NYC. Bottom line, be street smart folks !!!
just do not talk or interact in any way with anybody. just dont. its that simple.
1st tip: "say no thank you"
OMG the most useful thing I've EVER learnt in my whole life :O
We were just in New York, and got hit up by the CD guys... Only they weren't handing out CD's. It was just a piece of paper with a QR code to download their music, and its just ONE SONG!
I was a victim to the cd guys at TS. The thing is I did exactly what I do at any big city: look straight forward, say "no thx" and keep walking. TS was the first place I got grabbed by the arm by one of those scammers. Guys there are on another level.
The man kept saying I needed to apologize to his friend cuz I didnt shake his hand.
Luckly I had literally 1 buck only in my pocket.
great video. actually telling you what prices should be and how to deal. not like most of these videos that just show getting harrassed
Is it OK to poke somebody's eyeballs out if they attempt to pick-pocket you? And can you just walk away as they scream in agony?
They’ll cry to the cops and you’ll get arrested. Self defense is practically illegal under NYC’s two-tiered policing system. Criminals have more rights than real people.
They should make it a law to list the price but watching this would make me not want to buy anything from the food carts
There are also women with painted bodies randomly grabbing people in my case my teenage boy…I yelled at her said he is a minor don’t touch
Thanks to this scams videos I avoided all the scams on my trip to NYC.
1:53 Shoutout to the folks of Honest Guide
I'm a "local" and have never had to deal with any of them. I would just look at them as they approach me, and look away and that would be enough. Most don't even try anymore. Now, people have told me that I have a scary face so maybe that is the reason. As for bumping scam. People have offered to pay me because I'd dropped my food and it was my fault. Never had a negative experience in NYC. When I was commuting daily into NYC, fellow commuters would tap me if they see that my backpack is open. I did the same for them. If you're a local, it is a different experience.
5:11 Oh brother, J. Jonah Jameson was right about Spider-Man being a menace.
Thanks for the video, I was planning to visit NYC with my wife and kids I canceled the plan abd I'll check for another better place with civilized people
Greetings from Egypt ❤❤ thank you for your amazing video 👍🏻
Hi Sarah
That was a cool video.
Well unfortunately I have no interest in Times Square. But if I have go thru Times Square i I just walk thru it and don't stop unless crossing streets or going into the Subway to hop the Q train going home to Sheepshead Bay.
Scammers are all over .. I've use to see scams on the Boardwalk in Coney Island as well. Just keep walking and do not stop. The scammers will lose.
Yes! Do the walk-by.
Great Video! Another scam which may have already been mentioned in the comments - the bike powered rickshaw 'pedicab' guys - the ones waiting at night, especially at theaters after Broadway shows. They charged people staying at our hotel $240 for a 5 block ride. They gave them a chart showing per block rate (which seemed fairly reasonable) - but what they didn't see was in small print on the bottom of the chart which showed it was $100 per person, per fare. I've also seen them at Central Park during the day - which may be legit, but I'd be careful.
so don't make eye contact with beggars/scammers also don't buy any electrical stuff in the shops around time square
11:55 Another variation on this is the "broken bottle scam" - they're carrying a glass bottle in a grocery bag and will bump into you when you're not looking, and try to make you feel bad that you made them drop an expensive bottle of champagne - with some sob story how it was for their anniversary dinner. Always a scam! This happened to me one time and I looked down to notice the bottle was just a Snapple 🤣
Must've been a pricey bottle of Snapple. 🤣
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received before travelling overseas was 'Be very cautious and skeptical about anybody who tries to help you".
#1 tip for NYC. Why in the heck would you go anywhere near Times Square?
Ignore them, don’t engage with them in anyway, and above all never ever take anything anyone on the street gives you. Those guys are rarely alone, and the moment your fingers touches their “product” they’ll all swarm close and add the pressure, or worse.
Hi Sarah. 10:05 is what happened to me. The guy said "what, you don't support black people?" or something in those lines. I thought he was just being a jerk, I didn't realise it was a genuine scamming technique.
Great video, more folks need to be made aware!
I've never been to NYC and have only lived in a small town in NC, but if I ever get to NYC I already know what I'll fall for, the person with unlimited rides says, "just pay me $2 and I'll swipe for you." HA! That's a great deal!
i was in new york last week and yeah when i arrived in my first subway station from the airtrain some guys where selling metro cards and i saw many woman who tried to sell candy bars in the trains and yeah most of the scammers on time square left me alone because i was alone and did not think that i was a tourist 1 monk offered me a bracelett but i just said no thanks and walked off but the guys who hold the doors open are most of the time homeless people whats also a scam if you come to china town and those woman have there lists with fake bags .
Great video! Visiting again for my third time next month always good to be reminded of do’s and don’ts. Thank you
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14:32 kids say they’re selling candy for their school to schools even do fries anymore. It’s not like they need them to buy books no everything’s online now worst scam maybe
The CD have nothing on them. Blanks. Plus who has a CD player anymore ?
I've never been to a big city like that and haven't any desire to visit one. I had no idea things like this went on, in the small southern towns I have lived if someone approached and harassed you like that they would either be on their way to the hospital or shot dead.
Thank you for share this useful video I never visited NYC and I appreciate that .
One time I got surprised from a hot dog vendor in Times Sq. - $15 for 2 hot dogs and can of soda! No prices on the menu...since then I either pass if no prices listed or ask first.
Thanks Sarah, you make avoiding scammers sound fun.
We tend to stay in time square every year. I have a Yankees hat I wear when I go just to not be bothered by scammers or vendors.
0:27 none of these are violent? I think I'd consider assault and nonconsensual grabbing/yanking and or taking people's possessions hostage until payment is acquired (which I have seen, and plenty more of) ... Is violent 😭
10:12 Yeah I felt for that one. I was wearing yeezys and they complimented on that and I was falling for the scam. They signed the cd with my name (not my real name I gave them a nick name) and they kept saying how about that $10 in your wallet. I was so confused and so I pulled out my wallet and I had no cash so they said oh you're broke and I gave the cd back and said yeah I am and walked away. Since then I just walk past fast no matter what they shout out and ignore them. This was when I first started working in NY and didn't know about any of these scams.
We were on the train at grand central this week heading back to Connecticut and a guy was asking the passengers for cash as he was $12 short to buy a ticket and my husband gave it to him. I kept saying ‘don’t do it, he’s scamming you, he’s not buying a train ticket , but he still gave him the damn $12’ 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
My parents are from CT and I've seen this happen too! Another one I've seen happen is when you're at the Greyhound station and someone is asking for money since they are a few dollars short of catching the bus to go back home...SURE MAN . Be careful out there!
I know....I know....but at least you have a kind husband.
Your dim bulb husband probably voted for Obama & Biden too. Easy mark, no street smarts.
Basic common sense goes a long way and will keep you out of a lot of bad situations. You would never hand your wallet with $1800 in it to a total stranger and trust them to take out $5 and hand it back to you. Handing a stranger your unlocked cellphone especially with any app open that can be used to transfer money is the exact same thing.
Interesting about the food truck. Attended the CicLAvia ride in Los angeles where the streets are blocked off to motorized vehicles and the participants can walk, ride, or skate. Well, there are food trucks, and this one truck was tempting with the juicy pictures of burgers - but no menu prices. I ordered a burger, and it came close to $20. The proprietor charged only after the order was taken and the meat was on the grill. I was bent. Also, wearing cargo pants might be so baby boomer, but its practical with its flap closures and buttons. Thank you for the video. Greetings from Culver City, Ca.
Pay the food cart guys in cash. Never had any issue with one that way. Also still way cheaper and better than some of the indoor places.
As an indian i thought that scams only happen in india ,having seen your video i realised scams has no country no race no religion.
It's NEVER, EVER a victim's fault that a thief steals from them. If you start that thought process, civilization is over.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes... If you are stupid enough to put your wallet in your back pocket and it gets stolen... Well that's on you 😂 You made that happen and you really deserved it. Hopefully you learned something and that lonely little brain sell of yours has now found a friend 😂😂
Super helpful🎉
How did Sam Chui get in your video at 8:14
I’ve been to Tokyo twice. Never experienced a scam. May I ask where in Tokyo are the scans at?
DON'T MAKE EYE CONTACT and KEEP ON WALKING is the KEY!
JUST A FYI THE ONES IN COSTUMES LIKE MICKY OR MINNIE SPIDERMAN ECT ITS ACTUALLY COPYRIGHT INFRIDGMENT BECAUSE THEY ARE CHARGING $$$$$
I got scammed for $10 by a fake Buddhist monk who pretended that he had a missing leg. It was in Seattle. When I found out, I went back to Seattle and actually took his leg. At least now he doesn’t have to fake it.
Congratulations on the billboard!
very helpful video for newcomers Thanks a Lot
Former New Yorker here. Don’t use a purse with a top zipper or snaps that are easy to open. You can in the winter if it’s under your coat. If you have a front flap purse turn it around so the flap is towards you. Don’t have purses with skinny straps that can be cut. Mind your own business, but pay attention. Do NOT focus on your phone while walking. Talking is one thing texting is another. If you’re outdoors by yourself, text with your back against a wall in a public place. Or do it when you’re sitting next to a parent with a stroller.
The guy trying to give blessed bracelets was also in Karl rocks video, he gave him a stank eye.
Love your red and white outfit.
The funniest part is how angry these dirtbags get when you call them a scammer. Own what you are.
Any examples of scams in Tokyo?
@Sarah Funk - Big respect for what you do but what's the worst ting that's happened to you while abroad?
I had cargo shorts and put my stuff in the lower pockets buttoned up.
You’re so smart, and gorgeous. Thank you for your help and tips. Please be safe out there. I legit have the biggest crush on you.
Here's what I do. I don't go to NYC. It's easier when you grow up in Boston and hate NYC.
At 13:48, the fine list: Jumping the turnstile, littering, spitting, defecating, carrying a weapon, and carrying explosives are all $100 fines?!? They need to switch to higher and lower numbers.
The fake monks, CD guys, costumed characters are also a big thing in Vegas (and also the showgirls, who want a substantial tip for taking a picture with you)
Last time I was there I politely told the CD guys I was not interested and one of them started yelling profanity at me and shoved me and I almost fell. Reported it to the police and they couldn’t even do anything about it and told me to just ignore them.
Same happened with me in Times Square. So rude and aggressive aren’t they. They claimed cos it was a signed CD I SHOULD be honoured to pay for it …. I’ll know how to handle it next time
@@stephenlooker1994 Those CD guys are the worst and the police really need to crack down on them. They’re violent and dangerous they follow and press you to give them money to the point where it literally becomes a robbery. A lot of times they will try to physically fight you.
you do not need to interact with them AT ALL. you dont even need to tell them you're not interested. you literally just walk by or around them and COMPLETELY ignore them. dont even make eye contact. you dont owe them an explanation or any words at all. every new yorker knows this.
I’d say record them doing it…..hold your phone as tightly as possible, and record them up front and personal so they can see that they’re being put on blast, and let people online know about it.
@@westernpigeon It really depends who it is. Some get angry if you ignore them and will follow you and even threaten you which has happened to me on several occasions. Last time wasn’t the first time they put their hands on me. And yes they will go hands on just for avoiding them and the police won’t do anything about it.
Yeah, we have the "Buddhist Monks" in Denver too...
Just say, "No thanks. I gave at the office."
Here's the best tip, don't go to NYC
It can happen anywhere - outside of the city people's guards are even more down and relaxed.
Wish I saw this before, fell from an Elmo and Iron Man with $10, they come to you in couples like crazy 😂😂
One time someone sayed you dont like black people , I treyed to kiss him lol
I wanted to do a tour but there's none available the week I'll be there 😭
I can get my picture with spooderman for only 45$!?
Try talking about Buddhism to them
“Naked cowboy”🤣
The ultimate prank would be to walk around the city with blank cds bracelets and fake tickets that way if a scammer tries to give you something “free” you counter offer with the opposite item or even the same like “thanks for your free cd here’s a free bracelet in return” or even here my cd bro we should link up lol that way you hit them with the same scam or another one that would be a great video
14:00 wow look at that hunk on the right
Who gives your phone to randoms?..
Such a great world we live in..
Just do some 'open carrying' - with an AK & bandoliers of ammo. & Make sure you're fat, bearded & baseball-hatted..
Thanks for enlightening me. Don't think I'll ever go to New York, it's bad enough living in California!
Love ❤️ your outfit 😍 I could barely pay attention
I warned my mom about it the food scam and she did not listen.
Anyone know about the Apple products that dudes are selling in the street? They’re basically willing to sell it at any price so I wonder if it’s worth haggling them down to like $40
“Sarah told me about you”
I WATCHED SARAH’S VIDEO! GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK! 😂😂
If my kids start a tantrum I take paper and pen and write to santa 😂 I win
The CD scammers have been showing up in the Gaslamp District during San Diego Comic Con, along with kids selling cheap candy bars for a bundle for their "baseball team" -- I also encountered a scammer (they tend to be in just about every mall and tourist area you can find in the states and they go by different names) who is handing out skincare samples so you will stop and they can lure you into their store or kiosk to pressure sell you hundreds or thousands of dollars of skincare stuff you don't need and is practically worthless (hint -- putting gold on your skin is not beneficial).
And just tell you kids if they are upset that you will take them to a local science fiction convention where they can pose with lots of good quality cosplayers who may ask you to follow them on instragram but won't charge you.
This guy in Hollywood handed me a CD and wanted money. I gave it back.
I've seen them on the Santa Monica Pier, also. They approached a group of teen girls behind me. If a scam works, they'll keep doing it.
I would also avoid the fake ticket sellers in the area around Battery Park and Bowling Green. They lie about the real tickets being sold out or how the real boat takes hours, then they sell fake tickets that cost double what the real thing costs.
Yup just fell for it! And wasted time!
@@SmileBeautiful100 I’d file a complaint with the city