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While the majority of holidays are thankfully trouble free, travel is never completely risk free. Tourists are often targeted by scammers.<\/p>\n
A new study from the team at\u00a0Quotezone.co.uk\u00a0looked at the destinations where tourists are most likely to be scammed.<\/p>\n
The team looked at review sites to check how many tourists mentioned scams or pickpockets at attractions.<\/p>\n
Greg Wilson, CEO of\u00a0Quotezone.co.uk, said: \u201cVisitor hotspots are focal points for anyone looking to target tourist dollars, leaving many feeling they have been shortchanged. With many companies looking to sell holidaymakers tickets to attractions, special packages or deals either before departure or while there, it\u2019s important for people to check and make sure what they have purchased is legitimate and meets their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
But where were the worst holiday destinations for scams?<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> \u2018Lovely\u2019 Spanish destination named top trending hotspot\u2018<\/strong><\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n France topped the list with tourists most likely to mention scams in reviews of the country\u2019s top attractions. The Eiffel Tower was particularly bad with 537 scam mentions.<\/p>\n A tourist issued a warning on Tripadvisor saying: \u201cNear the Eiffel Tower, there are scams going on. Ball and three glasses are used to loot people. Please do not stop there or do not try to play. You will never win and lose all your money.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Dunnersfireman64\u2019 said: \u201cBe aware there are a lot of people around the base of the tower trying to scam you. Especially the ones playing the game with the three cups, do not participate in this game, it is a scam!\u201d<\/p>\n Taxi scams often target tourists. Drivers could pretend the metre is broken in order to charge tourists a higher price for their journey. Scammers could also try to sell fake tickets for attractions.<\/p>\n The busiest attractions are usually prime hotspots for scammers and pickpockets as crowds mean they\u2019re more able to hide. Visitors should keep valuables out of sight at top attractions.<\/p>\n Tourists could also be charged more at restaurants. Some restaurants have a more expensive menu for visitors so it\u2019s important to ask for an itemised receipt.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Eiffel-Tower-4943681.jpg?r=1693905136615\")
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