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TRAVEL SCAM
Barcelona, Spain
Helpful Stranger Ticket Scam
Scammers offer to help tourists at ticket machines and use confusion or distraction to steal money or overcharge.
Medium Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Metro stations, ticket machines, transport hubs
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
1. A scammer approaches a tourist at a ticket machine
2. They offer assistance in buying tickets
3. They confuse the process or distract the victim
4. Money or card details are compromised
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
- Stranger offering unsolicited help
- Standing too close during payment
- Confusing instructions or rushed process
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
- Use machines independently
- Ask official staff only
- Keep distance from strangers
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