Five common scams that European tourism needs to guard against?

Fraud scene ①-Take photos enthusiastically, click click.

There are some "street artists" in famous scenic spots in Europe. Tourists must be careful to identify. Some artists who play the piano and sing by their own talents can also give some tips to show their appreciation, but some street performers will force their way into your camera while taking pictures, and then ask tourists for money ranging from 10 to 100 euros. These "street performers" are especially targeting Asians. If you are a female tourist, you will be all thumbs when taking pictures. Finally, the tourists won't give them money and won't let them leave. A group of "street performers surround tourists" to intimidate. When you arrive at a famous scenic spot, you will definitely take a group photo. At this time, you need someone to help you take pictures. At this time, if someone takes the initiative to take your picture, you should be careful. Some swindlers who haunt famous scenic spots will take the initiative to take pictures of you and give you tips after taking pictures. Some people even took your camera and ran away.

Fraud scene ②-Tie a small rope

Friends who have been to Europe believe that they are no strangers. When they saw the tourists coming in Notre Dame de Paris, Milan Cathedral and other famous scenic spots, they tied their hands to the tourists' hands directly and enthusiastically, and then charged 5- 10 euros, and some people even got 50 euros by mistake. If they don't pay, there will be a group of people around you to intimidate you. When friends go to famous scenic spots, they must pay attention to those who come towards you with bracelets and shake their heads firmly.

Thieves will pretend to accidentally dirty tourists' clothes, then pretend to help tourists clean up and take tourists' wallets and mobile phones. When you find what you have lost, you can't find anyone.

Fraud scene ④-Fake police

Many tourists to Italy reported that they were suddenly stopped by uniformed police during their trip and asked to show their passports or open their backpacks and wallets for inspection. In fact, except in important public places such as airports and stations, police and public security personnel rarely carry out surprise interception inspections on passengers. Many fraud gangs will use this as a cover, either robbing property when travelers show their travel documents or open their backpacks, or defrauding "fines" on the grounds that travelers violate local laws and regulations. Speaking of which, Bian Xiao met a disguised subway worker at the subway station, dressed as a policeman, wanted to help me buy a subway ticket, led me to a very biased ticket machine in the subway, and then charged me 30 euros to buy a subway ticket, and then my friends and I quickly walked away.

Fraud scene ⑤-Help you with your luggage and lend a helping hand.

When I went to Italy twice, I met "good people" who were willing to help me carry my luggage. Fortunately, Bian Xiao is not the first person to eat crabs. Friends who have been there have repeatedly told me that the box is very heavy, so people who take the initiative to reach out should be vigilant. I saw a friend dragging a small suitcase off the train, and a big brother rushed up with the suitcase and said that he would help her. This transaction is 10 Euro (the most expensive one in history).