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  • SCAM CITY

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Every year, hundreds of millions of tourists head off in pursuit of adventure in foreign lands - and each year, millions of them get a little more adventure than they bargained for. 

Anyone can be a victim of a crime but it seems to come naturally to tourists. 

But while you try to avoid the thieves and con artists, economist and author Conor Woodman actively seeks them out. 

Travelling to the world’s great cities with an undercover team and hidden cameras, Conor exposes the ruthless ploys used to steal your hard-earned holiday cash by getting himself scammed, robbed and conned so you won’t.

Be warned, in the eyes of the criminals, every tourist is a victim waiting to happen!

EPISODE GUIDE

  • Scam City: Marrakesh
    In the city of Marrakech, Conor Woodman dodges dancers and snake charmers as he is led by false guides to fake rugs sold by shady shop keepers.
  • Scam City: Barcelona
    Conor Woodman visits Barcelona, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and a hot spot for pickpockets. This city has so much to offer…. But this town has one of the most skilled set and creative con men and thieves in the world; they'll take your money off you day or night. Conor sets out to see exactly who these people are, how they operate and, who knows, he may even become part of the gang…
  • Scam City: Rio
    Conor Woodman is in Rio, one of the sexiest cities in the world and never more so than at Carnival time. Millions of tourists descend on the city for one of the biggest parties on the planet. And with so many tourists out revelling on the streets it's party time for Rio's scammers too.
  • Scam City: Delhi
  • Scam City: Buenoes Aires
  • Scam City: Istanbul
  • Scam City: Rome
    Tourists have become the spectators and the prize in the gritty underworld that crawls under the thriving tourist scene of Rome.
  • Scam City: Prague
    As tourists pour in and day turns to night, Prague's scammers emerge disguised as beautiful girls, harmless hawkers and friendly taxi drivers.
  • Scam City: Marrakech
    In the city of Marrakech, Conor Woodman dodges dancers and snake charmers as he is led by false guides to fake rugs sold by shady shop keepers.
  • Scam City: Buenos Aires
    Join Conor Woodman as he sets out to investigate common tourist scams in Buenos Aires, from pick-pocketing and taxi scams to counterfeit money.
  • Scam City: Vegas
    Conor Woodman dips into the shadows to discover the multi-layered hustle that is Sin City.
  • Scam City: Bangkok
    Conor unravels the story behind two notorious Bangkok scams, from a gem swindle to a marriage scam.
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