Barcelona - Unfortunately, fraud also occurs in countries in Europe. But that does not mean you can not avoid these scams. The following kinds of fraud that must be recognized when traveling to Europe.

The best way to avoid scams is to know the various types. In Europe, there are 7 most common scams that are going on there, so visiting in Active Backpacker, Thursday (04/04/2013):

1. Playing football

For the male traveler, to play indoor soccer or football by a group of men in the park might be an interesting thing. But in fact, play an impromptu ball like that can make your precious belongings missing. How do they take your stuff? It's easy.

Collided while playing football are common. You also would not suspect these new friends will take your valuables in the bag when the collision. Unfortunately, such moments that your belongings missing. How to avoid it, of course with no easily tempted when there is an offer to play with the new ball.

2. Ball game in the glass

This is the most classic kind of hoax. Play guess the ball is in the 3 cups. The game is widely played by con men in public places such as city parks.

They usually call people to form a crowd and start the game. He scrambles 3 boxes one box contains balls. Such as gambling mini, the tourists began to guess where bolannya.

The problem is, any box so the answer is, you will not be able to answer correctly because they have been trained to move the ball without being seen. This type of fraud to occur for those who do not know or realize.

3. Taxi blurred

You just got out of the airport and took a cab going to the hotel. With congenital lot, you also chose to put the items in the rear trunk. When down, you politely ask the driver to open the trunk door.

But what happened? The taxi instead ran away and carry all your luggage. The way to avoid this type of fraud is to put your luggage in the back seat. Or, keep the door open and do not always give money before you unloaded all the luggage from the taxi.

4. Leather jackets for free

This fraud occurs mostly in Italy. A man or woman should overtake you ask for directions to the nearest landmark in your position (which most likely will know). He will be a fun and friendly person.

Because it gives the information, he would kindly give your leather jacket. After holding a leather jacket, with a lively, he asked for the money to you as the fuel runs out. It is impossible not provide gas money because he has given a leather jacket. Money was gone. In fact, given the jacket is not real leather, even if imitation, it's not a nice jacket. Be careful.

5. Friendship bracelets

When traveling to Paris, especially at Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, be careful with people who were making bracelets. Fraudsters are not alone because there are some people who make the bracelets. They will make the people crowding and suddenly pinned bracelet to your hand.

Without realizing it, the bracelet was at hand, and you were forced to pay. The problem is, they charge quite a bit. The best way to avoid this is to put both hands in pockets, or move away when he saw suspicious people.

6. Child scavengers with cardboard

Do not mind the little ones that come with a cardboard clustered. They will ask you to see the contents of cardboard, and that's when valuables in pockets or bags will disappear.

How to avoid it easily. Always hold valuables in pockets and bags to find that the kids are suspicious. Just ignore them and walk away from them as soon as possible.

7. Girl teaser

This is common in Eastern Europe, especially in Hungary, Poland and others. A tourist will man approached a local girl look beautiful and attractive. The girl with lively acting like really interested in you.

With so many conversations that had been overcome, he will invite you to a local bar and introduce you to his friends that are not less interesting. After spending time with chatting and drinking a few beers, this is where the reality will hit.

You will be faced with a bill of drinks at the bar at a price that is beyond common sense. If you do not want to pay, you will be attacked by local people who were there. So, rather than follow the lust, better, more selective in choosing local friends, especially women.