Last Updated on October 27, 2020
9 Sneaky Scams All Travelers Need To Know
Deaf Scammers
This scam, in particular, is very popular in Europe. People, mostly children, approach tourists pretending to be deaf, they would give them a petition requesting donations for some charity. Then they start aggressively ask for money that leads tourists, sometimes, to run away.
Moreover, if you stayed in that location for way too long, the rest of the group may take advantage of that uncomfortable situation with the “deaf” kid and pickpocket you. And for what it’s worth, most of these scammers are not deaf, according to the YouTube Channel Honest Guide.