16 biggest tourist SCAMS in Paris

Bonjour !
Join me in this new series of 3 videos where I'll reveal expert tips and insider tricks to keep you safe and sound while you fall in love with the City of Lights.
This second episode will show you the 15 biggest scams and expose pickpockets and thieves in Paris. After viewing this video, you'll know how to outsmart them all!
This series of 3 videos have been made possible thanks to the support of the Partnership and Prevention Division of the Préfecture de Police de Paris: I want to thank these people very loudly!

#Paris #safetyinparis #parisscams

Timeline:
00:00 - This also happens in Paris...
02:33 - The Petition Scam
03:12 - The Cups & Balls Scam
04:13 - The Tuk-tuk Scam
04:50 - Fake Taxis
05:51 - Restaurant Scams
06:43 - Friendship Bracelet Scam
07:21 - Tobacco and Counterfeit Products Sellers
07:52 - Illegal Street Sellers
08:27 - Beggars Criminal Network
09:03 - The Gold Ring Scam
09:29 - Fake Tickets Scam
10:25 - Restaurant Pickpockets
11:04 - "Lost Tourists" Pickpockets
11:34 - Metro Pickpockets
12:32 - Snatch Theft
13:43 - ATM Distraction Theft
14:20 - Conclusion

[nikkideslauriers]

I am very grateful and appreciative of the time that you invested in preparing all of this useful information. Thank you very much!

[roberthargrave]

Brilliant video, I've lived in Paris for 5 years now been pickpocket twice I'm very cautious now

[ivansmith]

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!

[megand]

Love the opening scene of my favourite figure on the Pont Alexandre lll - Nymphs of the Neva. ❤

[OneRedFeatherStudios.]

Thanks for another great and informative video. I learnt a lot of new things from this. Well done.

[mywwwow]

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 ☀️

[ankitabhomra]

This just hv an eye for detail and that is is like most of the countries where we hv inward good to know about the you 😊

[mezzeandtapas]

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.

[WilliamAlbert]

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

[Vancouver_Dan]

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).

[gabrielalauracolimodio]

Great video and very clear information for travelers. Will be there in November and I will take all these tips into consideration. Merci!

[dennisdec]

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.

[burntoutbakery]

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!

[ndeckersightseer]

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?

[unggrabb]

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

[michaelrapier]

Très bien, j'y vais cette semaine

[GARENV]

Very nice and informative video, be there in 05-2024, looking forward to it, yay

[byebye]

Полезное видео, особенно когда вокруг всё очень красивое легко зазеваться . Рекомендую.
Большое спасибо, очень полезная штука!

[bigm]

Some great tips. Looking forward to Paris in May 2024

[liamlee]

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