UK tourists warned of six scams in Italy, Spain and other holiday spots

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Travel experts say tourists are often targeted with specific types of crime

UK tourists are being warned to watch out for a number of common scams in Europe as we head into the holiday season. It follows news of a new scam in Italy.

“Therefore, it is important to be aware of this if you are planning to visit one of the places rife with scams.” This has long been a problem, with many tourists snapping photos with them, unaware that they will be charged.Experts have detailed five more scams and crime threats UK tourists should be aware of.Pickpocketing is a common scam that occurs in many tourist hotspots, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Trevi Fountain in Rome. However, Las Ramblas in Barcelona is reportedly the worst for pickpocketing as thieves continue nabbing possessions from people’s pockets.

It has been reported that taxi drivers outside of the airport have been spotting unsuspecting tourists from the official taxi line in their own cars, which don’t have visible taxi meters inside.

 

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